Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
“You might even say it glows!”
Synopsis
Sam the snowman tells us the story of a young red-nosed reindeer who, after being ousted from the reindeer games because of his glowing nose, teams up with Hermey, an elf who wants to be a dentist, and Yukon Cornelius, the prospector. They run into the Abominable Snowman and find a whole island of misfit toys. Rudolph vows to see if he can get Santa to help the toys, and he goes back to the North Pole on Christmas Eve. But Santa's sleigh is fogged in. But when Santa looks over Rudolph, he gets a very bright idea...
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Burl Ives
Sam the Snowman (voice)
Billie Mae Richards
Rudolph (voice)
Larry D. Mann
Yukon Cornelius (voice)
Paul Soles
Hermey (voice)
Stan Francis
Santa Claus / King Moonracer (voice)
Alfie Scopp
Charlie-in-the-Box / Other Reindeer (voice)
Janis Orenstein
Clarice (voice)
Paul Kligman
Donner / Clarice's Father / Comet the Coach (voice)
Carl Banas
Head Elf / Spotted Elephant / Other Toys (voice)
Corinne Conley
Doll / Others (voice)
Peg Dixon
Mrs. Donner / Others (voice)
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 19, 2007
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Larry Roemer
- Screenplay & Story
- Romeo Muller, Robert L. May
- Original Score
- Johnny Marks
- Original Title
- Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 52m
- Production Studios
- Rankin/Bass Productions, Videocraft International, NBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Larry Roemer
Romeo Muller, Robert L. May
Johnny Marks
Jules Bass, Arthur Rankin Jr.
Department Leadership Roster
Larry Roemer
Director
Romeo Muller
Writer
Jules Bass
Producer
Arthur Rankin Jr.
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
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What is Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer about?
Sam the snowman tells us the story of a young red-nosed reindeer who, after being ousted from the reindeer games because of his glowing nose, teams up with Hermey, an elf who wants to be a dentist, and Yukon Cornelius, the prospector. They run into the Abominable Snowman and find a whole island of misfit toys. Rudolph vows to see if he can get Santa to help the toys, and he goes back to the North Pole on Christmas Eve. But Santa's sleigh is fogged in. But when Santa looks over Rudolph, he gets a very bright idea...
Who directed Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer?
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer was directed by Larry Roemer.
Who stars in Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer?
The principal cast of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer includes Burl Ives, Billie Mae Richards, Larry D. Mann, Paul Soles, Stan Francis.
When was Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer released and how long is it?
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer was released in 1964 with a total runtime of 52m.
Who composed the musical score for Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer was composed by Johnny Marks.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer?
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer holds official age classifications: DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.); GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).