The Nutcracker Prince

1990
G
1h 15m

IMDb RATING

6.8/10

2.7K

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Peter O'Toole, Kiefer Sutherland, Megan Follows, Len Carlson, Phyllis Diller, Marvin Goldhar, Lynne Gorman, Keith Hampshire, Elizabeth Hanna, Susan Roman, and Theresa Sears in The Nutcracker Prince (1990)

An adaption of the classic tale of a girl's dreams turned reality when her new toy turns out to be a young man placed under a curse.

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An adaption of the classic tale of a girl's dreams turned reality when her new toy turns out to be a young man placed under a curse.An adaption of the classic tale of a girl's dreams turned reality when her new toy turns out to be a young man placed under a curse.An adaption of the classic tale of a girl's dreams turned reality when her new toy turns out to be a young man placed under a curse.

Director
- Paul Schibli
Writers
- E.T.A. Hoffmann
- Patricia Watson
Stars

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IMDb RATING

6.8/10

2.7K

YOUR RATING

Director
- Paul Schibli
Writers
- E.T.A. Hoffmann
- Patricia Watson
Stars

See production info at IMDbPro

Awards
- 1 nomination

Clara
(voice)

Peter O'Toole

Pantaloon
(voice)

Mike MacDonald

Mouseking
(voice)

Phyllis Diller

Mousequeen
(voice)

Peter Boretski

Uncle Drosselmeier
(voice)

Len Carlson

King
(voice)
…

Marvin Goldhar

Mr. Schaeffer
(voice)
…

Lynne Gorman

Trudy
(voice)

Keith Hampshire

Mouse
(voice)
…

Elizabeth Hanna

Marie
(voice)
(as Liz Hanna)
…

George Merner

Dr. Stahlbaum
(voice)

Stephanie Morgenstern

Louise
(voice)

Christopher Owens

Erik
(voice)

Susan Roman

Mouse
(voice)
…

Theresa Sears

Queen
(voice)
…

Diane Stapley

Mrs. Ingrid Stahlbaum
(voice)

Mona Waserman

Princess Perlipat
(voice)

Director
- Paul Schibli
Writers
- E.T.A. Hoffmann
- Patricia Watson
All cast & crew
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Storyline

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Trivia
Despite the fact that Clara and her brother call Drosselmeier "uncle", he is actually not related to them. Hans, the Nutcracker, is his nephew.

Goofs
During the battle between the Nutcracker and the Mouse King, Clara takes off her slipper and throws it at the Mouse King, in order to stop him from killing the Nutcracker. Moments later, however, she is seen backing up and both slippers are on her feet.

Quotes
Mousequeen: The spell you broke on your head falls, you shall crack nuts, prince of the dolls.

Crazy credits
The opening credits feature sketches of some scenes from the film, displayed as framed pictures against a brown background before the last one segues to the film's first shot as to begin the story.

Alternate versions
The end credits in the international Majestic Films/Allied Filmmakers prints have credits for Majestic Films International and Allied Filmmakers along with Jake Eberts as an executive producer. The American print by Warner Bros. doesn't have the credits for these three.

Connections
Featured in Siskel & Ebert: 3 Men and a Little Lady/The Nutcracker Prince/Predator 2/Mr. And Mrs. Bridge (1990)

Soundtracks
Always Come Back To You
(Love Theme from 'The Nutcracker Prince')
Written by Kevin Gillis and Jack Lenz
Produced by Shane Keister and Ahmet Ertegun
Performed by Natasha's Brother and Rachele Cappelli

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Featured review

8/10

A Forgotten Great.

Okay, even I'll admit that this is not one of the most spectacular animated films even made, but that doesn't take away from how much I love it. The characters are lovable and interesting, even Clara's family keeps our attention. This movie is a wonderful holiday film for all ages, filled with humor, adventure, and a little romance. It was about time the Nutcracker had a back story and a name. And for once he wasn't ten years older than Clara with a beard and cape (a cape that's always there when he's a nutcracker yet rarely there when he comes to life). I enjoyed how Uncle Drosselmeier's story was presented in a more comical style of animation. And it ends the way all children (especially little girls) always wanted it to end.