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The Nutcracker

The Nutcracker

19778.61h 18m

Overview

The Nutcracker is Mikhail Baryshnikov's breathtaking and critically acclaimed Emmy-nominated production. This spectacular performance is danced by the magnificent team of Baryshnikov, one of the greatest classical dancers of the century, and Gelsey Kirkland, both showcased at the peak of their careers, with members of the American Ballet Theatre.

Directed by Tony Charmoli
Written by E. T. A. Hoffmann
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Top Cast

Mikhail Baryshnikov

Mikhail Baryshnikov

Toy Nutcracker / Prince

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Gelsey Kirkland

Clara

Gregory Osborne

Gregory Osborne

Court Buffoon / Harlequin

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Alexander Minz

Drosselmeyer

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Gayle Young

Mr. Stahlbaum

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Sallie Wilson

Mrs. Stahlbaum

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Warren Conover

Fritz - Clara's Brother / Shepherd Dancer

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Rebecca Wright

Doll

George De La Pena

George De La Pena

The Moor / Russian Dance

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Marcos Paredes

King of Mice / Drunken Christmas Party Guest

Themes & Keywords

dance performanceclassical musicballettchaikovskychristmasnutcracker

About The Nutcracker

The Nutcracker is a music, fantasy film released in 1977 exploring themes of dance performance, classical music, ballet, tchaikovsky, christmas, nutcracker. Directed by Tony Charmoli, it stars Mikhail Baryshnikov, Gelsey Kirkland, Gregory Osborne. The Nutcracker is Mikhail Baryshnikov's breathtaking and critically acclaimed Emmy-nominated production. This spectacular performance is danced by the magnificent team of Baryshnikov, one of the greatest classical dancers of the century, and Gelsey Kirkland, both showcased at the peak of their careers, with members of the American Ballet Theatre.

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