The Little Drummer Boy (1968)
His gift was his song.
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.
Genre: Animation, Drama, Family, TV Movie
Runtime: 25 min
Release Date: December 19, 1968
Cast
- José Ferrer - Ben Haramed (voice)
- Paul Frees - Aaron's Father / Magi / Ali (voice)
- June Foray - Aaron's Mother (voice)
- Ted Eccles - Aaron (voice)
- Greer Garson - Narrator (voice)
Screenplay
- Romeo Muller
- Jules Bass (Lyricist)
Music: Maury Laws
Production: Rankin/Bass Productions
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Surrogate Fatherhood and Protective Bonds, Foster Care and Survival, Overjoyed by a Miracle
Keywords
miracle, three kings, drum, stop motion, orphan, based on song, poem or rhyme, injured animal, christmas, jesus christ, gift, holiday special, hate
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Little Drummer Boy about?
- 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.
- Who directed The Little Drummer Boy?
- The Little Drummer Boy was directed by Jules Bass, Arthur Rankin, Jr., Takeo Nakamura.
- Who stars in The Little Drummer Boy?
- The Little Drummer Boy stars José Ferrer, Paul Frees, June Foray, Ted Eccles, Greer Garson.
- How long is The Little Drummer Boy?
- The Little Drummer Boy has a runtime of 25m (25 minutes).
- What genre is The Little Drummer Boy?
- The Little Drummer Boy is a Animation, Drama, Family, TV Movie film.
- Where was The Little Drummer Boy produced?
- The Little Drummer Boy was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of The Little Drummer Boy?
- The themes of The Little Drummer Boy include: Surrogate Fatherhood and Protective Bonds, Foster Care and Survival, Overjoyed by a Miracle.