Nutcracker (1982)

A Russian ballet dancer defects from the U.S.S.R., emigrates to England, and joins a ballet company run by a powerful, wealthy lady (Dame Joan Collins).

Director:

Anwar Kawadri

Writers:

Raymond Christodoulou, Max Roman (story)

Stars:

Joan Collins, Carol White, Paul Nicholas

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Joan Collins	...	Mme. Laura Carrere
Carol White	...	Margaux Lasselle
Paul Nicholas	...	Mike McCann
Finola Hughes	...	Nadia Gargarin
William Franklyn	...	Sir Arthur Cartwright
Leslie Ash	...	Sharon
Murray Melvin	...	Leopold
Vernon Dobtcheff	...	Markovitch
Geraldine Gardner	...	Markova
Cherry Gillespie	...	Mireille
Jane Wellman	...	Grace
Ed Bishop	...	Sam Dozier
Jo Warne	...	Madame Olga
Martin Burrows	...	Tom
Fran Fullenwider	...	Vi

Storyline

A Russian ballet dancer defects from the U.S.S.R., emigrates to England, and joins a ballet company run by a powerful, wealthy lady (Dame Joan Collins).

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Plot Keywords:

ballerina | violence | russian | ballet school | ballet company | 

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Genres:

Drama | Music

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Certificate:

R

Did You Know?

Trivia

The bed scene with Joan Collins would be re-enacted by Matthew See and Karen Gillan.

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Connections

Referenced in The Golden Gong (1985)

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Soundtracks

Swan Lake
Music by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Arranged by Simon Park (uncredited)

User Reviews

Nostalgia Film

Only purchased the film as I am a massive fan of the late Carol White. Good performance from Carol White, Paul Nicholas & Joan Collins too. It's an ok film but also great to look back at the Covent Garden/London scenes of 37 years ago👍

Details

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

November 1984 (USA)

Also Known As:

Nutcracker Sweet

Filming Locations:

London, England, UK

Company Credits

Production Co:

Jershaw

Technical Specs

Runtime:

101 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color (Eastmancolor)