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Nutcracker: The Story of Clara
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Nutcracker: The Story of Clara

1994-01-01 · 112 min · Not rated

Music · Fantasy

This acclaimed adaptation of Tchaikovsky's fabled masterwork from Graeme Murphy and the Australian Ballet tells the story of a famous Russian ballerina who immigrates to Australia in the 1940s, only to find a newly tumultuous life awaiting. Noel Smith conducts the State Orchestra of Victoria, and Vicki Attard, Siobhan Elsmann, Steven Heathcote and Dame Margaret Scott star in this 1994 production. Nutcracker was recorded live at the State Theatre, Melbourne, Sep. 22, 1994.

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Directors
Virginia Lumsden
Production companies
Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Countries
Australia
Status
Released

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Vicki AttardVicki AttardYoung Clara
Siobhan ElsmannSiobhan ElsmannChild Clara
David McAllisterDavid McAllisterNutcracker / Prince
Margaret ScottMargaret ScottElder Clara
Steven HeathcoteSteven HeathcoteDoctor / Beloved officer
Nigel BurleyNigel Burley
Justine SummersJustine Summers
Damien WelchDamien Welch
Michèle GoulletMichèle Goullet
Roy WilsonTsar Nicholas

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