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Full 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!
People
Cast
Rudolf NureyevHerr Drosselmeyer/The Prince
Merle ParkClaraLeslie EdwardsDr. StahlbaumBetty KavanaghFrau StahlbaumKeith MartinFritzAnn JennerLouisaGerd LarsenGrandmotherStanley HoldenGrandfather
Wayne SleepThe NutcrackerRonald PlaistedThe Rat KingGeorgina ParkinsonSpanish DanceMichael ColemanSpanish DanceAlexander GrantArab DanceProduction
Key crew
John VernonDirector
Rudolf NureyevProducer