The Monster's Christmas
Synopsis
On Christmas Eve, a nameless little girl reads 'The Monster's Christmas' storybook to her teddy bear, as something sneaks around in the trees outside her window. She hears a noise in the other room, and thinking that it's Father Christmas, she goes to investigate. She finds one of the monsters, who has come seeking help to defeat an evil witch that has stolen all the monsters' voices.
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The Monster's Christmas - 1981
Type: Clip • Published 2015-12-09
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Yvonne Mackay
- Screenplay & Story
- Burton Silver
- Original Score
- Dave Fraser
- Original Title
- The Monster's Christmas
- Country of Origin
- New Zealand
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 47m
- Production Studios
- Gibson Film Productions, New Zealand National Film Unit, Television New Zealand, New Zealand Film Commission, Children's Film Fund of the I.Y.C. Telethon Trust, Tourist Hotel (NZ)
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Yvonne Mackay
Burton Silver
Dave Fraser
Peter James
Simon Reece
Dave Gibson, David Compton
Department Leadership Roster
Yvonne Mackay
Director
Burton Silver
Writer
Dave Gibson
Producer
Peter James
Director of Photography
Simon Reece
Editor
Janet Williamson
Costume Design
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Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
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What is The Monster's Christmas about?
On Christmas Eve, a nameless little girl reads 'The Monster's Christmas' storybook to her teddy bear, as something sneaks around in the trees outside her window. She hears a noise in the other room, and thinking that it's Father Christmas, she goes to investigate. She finds one of the monsters, who has come seeking help to defeat an evil witch that has stolen all the monsters' voices.
Who directed The Monster's Christmas?
The Monster's Christmas was directed by Yvonne Mackay.
Who stars in The Monster's Christmas?
The principal cast of The Monster's Christmas includes Lucy McGrath, Paul Farrell, Lee Hatherly, Paul Jenden, Jane Waddell.
When was The Monster's Christmas released and how long is it?
The Monster's Christmas was released in 1981 with a total runtime of 47m.
Who composed the musical score for The Monster's Christmas?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Monster's Christmas was composed by Dave Fraser.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Monster's Christmas?
The Monster's Christmas holds official age classifications: GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.).