Tom and Jerry: A Nutcracker Tale facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Tom and Jerry: A Nutcracker Tale |
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| Directed by | Spike Brandt Tony Cervone |
| Produced by | Spike Brandt Tony Cervone |
| Screenplay by | Spike Brandt |
| Story by | Joseph Barbera |
| Starring | Spike Brandt William Hanna Tony Cervone Joe Alaskey Chantal Strand Ian James Corlett Kathleen Barr Tara Strong Garry Chalk Trevor Devall Richard Newman Mark Oliver Michael Donovan |
| Music by | Dirk Brossé |
| Editing by | Robin DeSales |
| Studio | Turner Entertainment Co.< Warner Bros. Animation |
| Distributed by | Warner Home Video |
| Release date(s) | November 19, 2007 |
| Running time | 48 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Tom and Jerry: A Nutcracker Tale is a fun animated movie. It's a Christmas fantasy comedy film. This movie came out in 2007. It was made by Warner Bros. Animation and Turner Entertainment Co..
This film was the first Tom and Jerry movie directed by Spike Brandt and Tony Cervone. It is the sixth Tom and Jerry movie made just for video. The story is a bit like The Nutcracker and the Mouse King. This classic tale was written by E. T. A. Hoffmann. In the movie, Jerry plays the Nutcracker. Tom is one of the Mouse King's helpers.
A Nutcracker Tale was the last animated movie that Joseph Barbera worked on. He was a famous animator. He passed away on December 18, 2006. The movie is dedicated to his memory. It was also the last animated video released under the Warner Bros. Family Entertainment name. This name was stopped the next year. This movie was the last Tom & Jerry film in a full-screen format.
On August 13, 2020, the movie was announced for Blu-ray. It also came out on a special edition DVD. It was sold with Tom and Jerry: Santa's Little Helpers. This special bundle was released on October 27, 2020.
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The Story of Tom and Jerry's Nutcracker Adventure
Jerry and his nephew Tuffy are watching a Christmas ballet. This happens in New York City. At the same time, a group of cats sings a song. Tom is with them. They are singing for the Cat King. They are in an alley near the Empire State Building.
Jerry goes onto the empty stage. Magic starts to happen all around him. Toys come to life! There's a pony named Nelly. A pixie named Paulie also wakes up. The Ballerina from the music box comes alive too.
A Magical Feast and a Cat Attack
The stage changes into a beautiful winter wonderland. All the toys enjoy a big dinner feast. But Tom and the other cats ruin the party. They trap the toys. Jerry, Paulie, and Nelly try to stop them. But they are shot out of a cannon!
Tom is the Captain of the Cat Guards. He traps the Ballerina in a cage. Then he takes her to the Cat King. The King tries to make her dance, but she won't. Later, Tom is told to gather more cats. They need to stop Jerry.
Tuffy's Warning and a Journey to the Toy Maker
Meanwhile, Tuffy gives the Ballerina a string. It has a ring of keys on it. Then Tuffy goes to warn Jerry. He wants to stop the cats. Jerry, Paulie, and Nelly decide to follow a star. They are looking for an old man called the Toy Maker.
Along the way, Jerry falls through some ice. Nelly and Paulie save him. They pull him up. This makes Paulie unravel a bit. The glue holding him together melts. Tuffy finds Tom. He dresses up as an angel and a devil. He tries to convince Tom not to hurt Jerry. But Tuffy accidentally pokes Tom's eye. This makes the tower of cats fall off a cliff! Tuffy then goes to Jerry to warn him about the cats.
Escaping the Cats and a Fiery World
The cats attack Jerry and his friends. But they escape inside a tree. The group then reaches a hill. Paulie's head flies into another hole. They go into the hole. They discover a fiery world. It has lava pits and dragons. A flame fairy gives Paulie his head back. A dragon wakes up. But Jerry hypnotizes it. The dragon lifts them out of the pit.
The fiery world people launch a cannon. It blasts Jerry and his friends. They land in a house full of clocks. The mice and toys are chased by the cats again. They run into a fairground. They make it to a ridge. Jerry blows up balloons to float away safely.
Nelly's Capture and the Toy Soldier Army
One cat shoots an arrow. It pops Nelly's balloon. Tuffy grabs onto her. He unravels more of Paulie. Nelly is captured by the cats. She tells them where the others are going. The remaining three make it to the Toy Maker. He fixes Paulie. He also gives them a special key. This key can wake up an army of toy soldiers. The three friends leave with their new army. They are ready to take back the kingdom.
The Final Battle and Victory
The cats try to escape the toy soldier army. The Ballerina appears with the other toys. She leads them against the Cat King. The Cat King tells his followers to run away. Jerry starts a toy train. It knocks all the cats onto it. The train crosses the stage. It exits backstage. It hits the wall of the next building. Finally, it falls into a dumpster in New York.
The Ballerina hugs Jerry. She is very happy. She tells him she always believed in him. Suddenly, the wall next to them starts to crumble. Nelly pushes Jerry and the Ballerina out of the way. The wall crushes Nelly. But the magic brings her back to life! It also removes her string. She no longer needs it to talk. Jerry and the Ballerina dance. They get their crowns back.
Who Are the Voices?
- Spike Brandt (Uncredited) and William Hanna (archive sound, uncredited) as Tom Cat
- Amanda Leighton as Jerry Mouse (uncredited)
- Tony Cervone as Butch Cat
- Chantal Strand as Tuffy
- Ian James Corlett as Paulie
- Kathleen Barr as Nelly
- Tara Strong as La Petite Ballerina
- Garry Chalk as King of the Cats
- Trevor Devall as Lackey
- Richard Newman as Toymaker
- Mark Oliver as Dr. Malevolent
- Michael Donovan as Fluff Puff and Muff
See also
In Spanish: Tom y Jerry: El Cascanueces para niños
