Nutcracker: Money, Madness and Murder
| Nutcracker: Money, Madness and Murder | |
|---|---|
Warner Bros. Television | |
| Original release | |
| Release | March 22 – March 24, 1987 |
Nutcracker: Money, Madness and Murder is a 1987 miniseries directed by
Frances Schreuder
.
Synopsis
New York City resident and wannabe
Franklin Bradshaw
. She has stolen money from him in the past and has also alienated her sisters; however, her mother is blind to her narcissism and staunchly defends her. Schreuder wants her daughter to become a famous ballerina. Totally without scruples, she tries to manipulate the men in her life, including her two sons, into doing her bidding.
Cast
- Frances Schreuder
- Tate Donovan as Marc
- John Glover as Richard Behrens
- Linda Kelsey as Elaine
- Frank Military as Larry
- G.D. Spradlinas Franklin Bradshaw
- Inga Swenson as Marilyn
- Elizabeth Wilson as Berenice Bradshaw
- David Ackroyd as Jones
- Lee de Broux as Van Dam
- Jonathan Frakes as Rosen
- Tony Musante as Vittorio
- Ben Hartigan as Minister
Reception
Critics from
The Los Angeles Times and The New York Times both noted that this was the second of two miniseries adaptations of the Frances Schreuder story, the earlier adaptation being At Mother's Request.[1][2]
Accolades
Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or Movie at the 39th Primetime Emmy Awards
.
