the nutcracker fantasy be unlike any animated film i have ever see . the puppet animation and which look remarkably similar to the late puppet animation of rankin or bass and be exquisitely detailed and beautiful . the story be tell in such a fantastic and mystical way that it leave the viewer feel a bit dreamy and confused and even disorient . to tell you the truth and i have see this film several time and still can not describe it completely . but it basically about a girl name clara who receive a nutcracker doll from her uncle drosselmeyer and fall in and out of a fever induce hallucinogenic state . here she dream of the nutcracker be attack by an army of wild rat who be lead by an evil 2 head rat . the rest of the story go beyond explanation but glimpse include the nutcracker doll come to life and a kingdom where a princess and who exactly resemble clara and have be kidnap . it be a wonderful special that i enjoy watch every year on the week between christmas and new year day . the nutcracker fantasy feature an all star cast include christopher lee and melissa gilbert and eva gabor and michele lee and roddy mcdowall and dick van patten and others provide voice for the puppet . if you can find a copy of this film and i highly recommend watch it .