Nutcracker Sweeties
""A delicious extravaganza!""
Originally released in 1997. Nutcracker Sweeties is a music film. directed by Peter Mumford. At just 35 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring David Bintley, Monica Zamora, and Silvia Jimenez
Synopsis
Nutcracker Sweeties is Billy Strayhorn and Duke Ellington’s big band take on the Tchaikovsky classic—The Nutcracker as you've never seen or heard it before! It portrays Broadway and America in the 1940s: full of humor, irony, commentary, swing, and blues. The cast, dressed in an array of glamorous Jasper Conran costumes, includes pom-pom girls, drum majorettes, sailors, GIs and Candy Kane. David Bintley’s choreography is a catwalk of jazz styles. With its eye-catching clothes and flashing neon sets, Nutcracker Sweeties is imaginative, funny and visually irresistible.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 18, 1997
28 years ago
Runtime
0h 35m
35 minutes total
User Rating
7.0/10
Great (1 votes)
Language
XX
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Top Cast
David Bintley
as G.I Bintley
Monica Zamora
as Sugar Rum Cherry
Silvia Jimenez
as Rock Candy Kane
Reiko Miura
as Rock Candy Kane
Nao Sakuma
as Rock Candy Kane
Karina Hernandez
as Rock Candy Kane
Rachel Peppin
as Buttons
Micheal O'Hare
as Button Boy 1
Timothy Cross
as Button Boy 2
Chenca Williams
as The Floreadoress
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- XX
Production Companies
- Birmingham Royal Ballet
- Dancelines Productions
- NVC Arts
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nutcracker Sweeties about?
Nutcracker Sweeties is Billy Strayhorn and Duke Ellington’s big band take on the Tchaikovsky classic—The Nutcracker as you've never seen or heard it before! It portrays Broadway and America in ...
Who directed Nutcracker Sweeties?
Nutcracker Sweeties was directed by Peter Mumford.
How long is Nutcracker Sweeties?
Nutcracker Sweeties has a runtime of 0 hours and 35 minutes (35 minutes total).
When was Nutcracker Sweeties released?
Nutcracker Sweeties was released on June 18, 1997 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Nutcracker Sweeties?
The main cast of Nutcracker Sweeties includes David Bintley, Monica Zamora, Silvia Jimenez, Reiko Miura, Nao Sakuma.