The Nutcracker
1958, English. Directed by Ralph Nelson.
Christmas presentation of the CBS television series, Playhouse 90, featuring Tchaikovsky's ballet performed by the New York City Ballet, choreographed by George Balanchine, and conducted by Robert Irving.
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Ralph NelsonDirector
- June LockhartSelf - Host
- Bonnie BedeliaClara
- George BalanchineDrosselmeyer
- Kenneth PetersenThe Mouse King
- Diana AdamsSugar Plum Fairy
- Allegra KentDewdrop
- Judith GreenMarzipan Shepherdess
- Arthur MitchellCoffee
- Barbara WalczakChocolate
- Roy TobiasChocolate
- Deni LamontTea
- Edward VillellaCandy Cane
Details
- Released
- 25 December 1958
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Leo Lerman
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How long is The Nutcracker?
The Nutcracker runs 90 minutes (1h 30m).
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What movies are like The Nutcracker?
If you liked The Nutcracker, try Cinderella, Lovestruck: The Musical, Sofia the First: Once Upon a Princess.
Who directed The Nutcracker?
The Nutcracker (1958) was directed by Ralph Nelson and stars June Lockhart, Bonnie Bedelia, George Balanchine.