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The Little Drummer Boy (1968)

Directed by Jules Bass, Arthur Rankin, Jr., Takeo Nakamura

Family | Holiday | Animation

Overview

After being kidnapped and escaping, young drummer boy Aaron searches for his camel and finds him in the Nativity of the Baby Jesus. Aaron gives Baby Jesus the only gift he has, a song on his drum.

Rated NR | Length 25 minutes

Actors

José Ferrer | Paul Frees | June Foray | Ted Eccles | Greer Garson

Viewing History (seen 1 time)

Date ViewedDeviceFormatSourceRating
12/16/2014TVDVDLibrary7 stars
 

Viewing Notes

Another Rankin & Bass that I enjoy even with the heavy handed religion, which is expected given the story. Maybe because this one is darker (his parents are burned alive) and overall more morose than other holiday specials, I dig it.

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