The Nutcracker(1964)
A one-hour version of Tchaikovsky's classic ballet, with a somewhat revised storyline reminiscent of "The Wizard of Oz".
Movie: The Nutcracker
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Uncle Drosselmeyer / Snow King
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A one-hour version of Tchaikovsky's classic ballet, with a somewhat revised storyline reminiscent of "The Wizard of Oz".
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1964-12-24
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