Nutcracker: The Story of Clara

NR (0 votes)• 1994• 112m•Released

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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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Languages: English

Director: Virginia Lumsden

Starring Cast: Vicki Attard, Siobhan Elsmann, David McAllister, Margaret Scott, Steven Heathcote, Nigel Burley

Cast

Vicki Attard

Young Clara

Siobhan Elsmann

Child Clara

David McAllister

Nutcracker / Prince

Margaret Scott

Elder Clara

Steven Heathcote

Doctor / Beloved officer

Nigel Burley

Justine Summers

Damien Welch

Michèle Goullet

Roy Wilson

Tsar Nicholas

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