
The Nutcracker
Fantasy · Romance
Overview
This historic performance from 1968 captures Rudolf Nureyev at the peak of his career. Nureyev's legendary performance makes this the definitive Nutcracker on video. Watch, and enjoy being transported with Clara, the Sugar Plum Fairies and the Nutcracker Prince into a world of fantasy!
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Rudolf Nureyev
Rudolf Nureyev
Herr Drosselmeyer/The Prince
Rudolf Nureyev
Herr Drosselmeyer/The Prince
Merle Park
Merle Park
Clara
Merle Park
Clara
Leslie Edwards
Leslie Edwards
Dr. Stahlbaum
Leslie Edwards
Dr. Stahlbaum
Betty Kavanagh
Betty Kavanagh
Frau Stahlbaum
Betty Kavanagh
Frau Stahlbaum
Keith Martin
Keith Martin
Fritz
Keith Martin
Fritz
Ann Jenner
Ann Jenner
Louisa
Ann Jenner
Louisa
Gerd Larsen
Gerd Larsen
Grandmother
Gerd Larsen
Grandmother
Stanley Holden
Stanley Holden
Grandfather
Stanley Holden
Grandfather


Wayne Sleep
Wayne Sleep
The Nutcracker
Wayne Sleep
The Nutcracker
Ronald Plaisted
Ronald Plaisted
The Rat King
Ronald Plaisted
The Rat King
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