The Nutcracker
1987, RU. Directed by Elena Macheret.
Live from the Bolshoi Theatre, this 1978 remake of the two-act classical Christmas ballet blends Tchaikovsky's beloved melodies with superb dancing. Famed Bolshoi duo Yekaterina Maximova and Vladimir Vasiliev star in this production of Tchaikovsky's beloved ballet, The Nutcracker. Maximova dances the role of Maria, the young girl whose mysterious uncle Drosselmeyer gives her a wooden nutcracker (Vasiliev) for Christmas. When he comes to life, she rescues him from marauding mice and is taken to the Kingdom of Sweets.
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- RU
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- Released
- 28 September 1987
- Original title
- Щелкунчик
- Country
- Soviet Union
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The Nutcracker runs 87 minutes (1h 27m).
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The Nutcracker isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 4 November 2026.)
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Who directed The Nutcracker?
The Nutcracker (1987) was directed by Elena Macheret and stars Ekaterina Maksimova, Vladimir Vasiliev, Vladimir Levashyov.