The Nutcracker (1985) Plot Summary Explained

Release, runtime and language

1985 · 99 mins · English

#14,513 9

Directed by

John Vernon

Starring

Julie Rose, Michael Coleman, Anthony Dowell, Sandra Conley, Guy Niblett, Lesley Collier

Sir Peter Wright’s 1984 Royal Ballet production of The Nutcracker, in the company’s repertory, stays true to Hoffmann’s tale. It follows Drosselmeyer’s search for Clara, who can break the Mouse King’s curse on his nephew Hans‑Peter and restore him to human form. The sets recall Nuremberg and Christmas customs, with Act 2 featuring a marzipan kingdom.