The Nutcracker (1958)
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.
Director: Ralph Nelson
Genre: Fantasy, Music, TV Movie
Runtime: 90 min
Release Date: December 25, 1958
Cast
- June Lockhart - Self - Host
- Bonnie Bedelia - Clara
- George Balanchine - Drosselmeyer
- Kenneth Petersen - The Mouse King
- Diana Adams - Sugar Plum Fairy
- Allegra Kent - Dewdrop
- Judith Green - Marzipan Shepherdess
- Arthur Mitchell - Coffee
- Barbara Walczak - Chocolate
- Roy Tobias - Chocolate
Screenplay
- Leo Lerman
- E. T. A. Hoffmann (Original Story)
Music: Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Production: CBS
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Ralph Nelson
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Nutcracker about?
- 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.
- Who directed The Nutcracker?
- The Nutcracker was directed by Ralph Nelson.
- Who stars in The Nutcracker?
- The Nutcracker stars June Lockhart, Bonnie Bedelia, George Balanchine, Kenneth Petersen, Diana Adams, Allegra Kent.
- How long is The Nutcracker?
- The Nutcracker has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
- What genre is The Nutcracker?
- The Nutcracker is a Fantasy, Music, TV Movie film.
- Where was The Nutcracker produced?
- The Nutcracker was produced in United States of America.