The Nutcracker 56 years old

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!

Credits

The Nutcracker Cast

Name Character
Alexander Grant He was 43, 86 years old when he died as Arab Dance
Rudolf Nureyev He was 29, 54 years old when he died as Herr Drosselmeyer/The Prince
Ann Howard as Arab Dance

The Nutcracker Crew

Name Department
Rudolf Nureyev as Choreographer. He was 29 (54) years old when He died Crew
Rudolf Nureyev as Producer. He was 29 (54) years old when He died Production
Graham Haines as Sound. Sound
The Nutcracker poster
The Nutcracker (56 years)

  • Release day: Sunday, March 10, 1968
  • Runtime: 100 minutes