The Snowman (1982)
A young boy makes a snowman one Christmas Eve, which comes to life at midnight and takes him on a magical adventure to the North Pole to meet Santa Claus.
Director: Dianne Jackson
Genre: Adventure, Animation, Family, Fantasy
Runtime: 25 min
Release Date: December 26, 1982
Cast
- Raymond Briggs - Older James / Narrator (uncredited)
- David Bowie - Older James (re-released version) (uncredited)
- Bernard Cribbins - Narrator (Alternate Version) (uncredited)
- Mel Smith - Father Christmas - 20th Anniversary version (voice) (uncredited)
Screenplay
- Dianne Jackson (Storyboard)
- Hilary Audus (Storyboard)
- Joanna Fryer (Storyboard)
- Raymond Briggs (Book)
- Howard Blake (Lyricist)
Music: Howard Blake
Editing: John Cary
Production: Snowman Enterprise, Channel 4 Television, TVC London
Country: United Kingdom
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
Themes
Holiday Joy and Festive Comedies
Keywords
holiday, little boy, snowman, christmas, short film, lighthearted, xmas
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Snowman about?
- A young boy makes a snowman one Christmas Eve, which comes to life at midnight and takes him on a magical adventure to the North Pole to meet Santa Claus.
- Who directed The Snowman?
- The Snowman was directed by Dianne Jackson.
- Who stars in The Snowman?
- The Snowman stars Raymond Briggs, David Bowie, Bernard Cribbins, Mel Smith.
- How long is The Snowman?
- The Snowman has a runtime of 25m (25 minutes).
- What genre is The Snowman?
- The Snowman is a Adventure, Animation, Family, Fantasy film.
- Where was The Snowman produced?
- The Snowman was produced in United Kingdom.
- What are the themes of The Snowman?
- The themes of The Snowman include: Holiday Joy and Festive Comedies.