The Christmas Messenger
Synopsis
An angel, present at the birth of Jesus, returns to Earth each year to listen to the Christmas carols and these carols are illustrated in short animated vignettes.
Top Cast
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Richard Chamberlain
Christmas Messenger
David Essex
The Storyteller (voice)
John Wildman
Peter MacNeill
Marc DeGagne
Anna Krallis
Dorothy Davis
Neil Shea
David Hemmings
(voice)
Alexis Korner
(voice)
William Mervyn
(voice)
Helen Cherry
(voice)
Marian Segal
(voice)
Clive Revill
(voice)
John Gregson
(voice)
Leo McKern
(voice)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Peter Sander
- Screenplay & Story
- Peter Sander
- Original Score
- Jeff Wayne
- Original Title
- The Christmas Messenger
- Country of Origin
- Canada, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 25m
- Production Studios
- Potterton Productions, Reader's Digest
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peter Sander
Peter Sander
Jeff Wayne
Donald Wilder
Barry Steckler
Gerald Potterton, Stan Schwartz, Murray Shostak
Department Leadership Roster
Peter Sander
Director
Peter Sander
Writer
Gerald Potterton
Producer
Stan Schwartz
Producer
Murray Shostak
Producer
Donald Wilder
Director of Photography
Barry Steckler
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Christmas Messenger.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Christmas Messenger
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Christmas Messenger about?
An angel, present at the birth of Jesus, returns to Earth each year to listen to the Christmas carols and these carols are illustrated in short animated vignettes.
Who directed The Christmas Messenger?
The Christmas Messenger was directed by Peter Sander.
Who stars in The Christmas Messenger?
The principal cast of The Christmas Messenger includes Richard Chamberlain, David Essex, John Wildman, Peter MacNeill, Marc DeGagne.
When was The Christmas Messenger released and how long is it?
The Christmas Messenger was released in 1975 with a total runtime of 25m.
Who composed the musical score for The Christmas Messenger?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Christmas Messenger was composed by Jeff Wayne.