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The Little Drummer Boy (1968)

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Average Rating:6.1/10

Runtime: 30 mins

Genre: Childrens

Synopsis: THE LITTLE DRUMMER BOY retells the classic story of a lonely little boy who visits a manger in Bethlehem and discovers the greatest gift of all--love. Teddy Eccles provides the voice for Aaron, an... THE LITTLE DRUMMER BOY retells the classic story of a lonely little boy who visits a manger in Bethlehem and discovers the greatest gift of all--love. Teddy Eccles provides the voice for Aaron, an orphaned boy with a knack for drumming whose only friends are a lamb and a donkey. After joining a party of three royal kings, Aaron finds himself part of a convoy to witness the birth of Jesus. As the wealthy kings bestow incense and myrrh on the babe, Aaron searches for a gift of his own--a song. Featuring a compelling soundtrack sung by the Vienna Boys Choir, THE LITTLE DRUMMER BOY is a perfect holiday film. The movie both evokes a feeling of nostalgia from the early 1970s and demonstrates the timeless lesson of generosity to the unfortunate and poor. Directors Jules Bass and Arthur Rankin have adapted another winner with the biblical tale of THE LITTLE DRUMMER BOY. [More]

Starring: José Ferrer, Greer Garson, Paul Frees, June Foray

Starring: José Ferrer, Greer Garson, Paul Frees, June Foray, Teddy Eccles

Director: Arthur Rankin, Jules Bass

Director: Arthur Rankin, Jules Bass
Screenwriter: Romeo Muller
Composer: Katherine Davis, Henry Onorati, Harry Simeone
Producer: Jules Bass, Arthur Rankin

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Rankin-Bass who are mostly known for their joyous holiday specials I believe wanted to show that... More
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