Babar and Father Christmas
Synopsis
After writing to Santa, Arthur, Pom, Flora and Alexander carefully monitor the mailbox, but in vain. Finding their excellent idea of wanting to bring Santa home, Babar sets out on a long journey to find him and convince him to include elephant country on his gift giving tour.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 5, 1986
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gerry Capelle
- Screenplay & Story
- Laurent de Brunhoff, Merilyn Read, Jean de Brunhoff, Gerry Capelle
- Original Score
- Gary Morton
- Original Title
- Babar and Father Christmas
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 30m
- Production Studios
- Atkinson Film Arts, MTR Ottawa Productions, CBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gerry Capelle
Laurent de Brunhoff, Merilyn Read, Jean de Brunhoff, Gerry Capelle
Gary Morton
Department Leadership Roster
Gerry Capelle
Director
Laurent de Brunhoff
Writer
Merilyn Read
Writer
Gerry Capelle
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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Tous publics — Universal audience.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Babar and Father Christmas
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What is Babar and Father Christmas about?
After writing to Santa, Arthur, Pom, Flora and Alexander carefully monitor the mailbox, but in vain. Finding their excellent idea of wanting to bring Santa home, Babar sets out on a long journey to find him and convince him to include elephant country on his gift giving tour.
Who directed Babar and Father Christmas?
Babar and Father Christmas was directed by Gerry Capelle.
Who stars in Babar and Father Christmas?
The principal cast of Babar and Father Christmas includes Laurent de Brunhoff, James Bradford, Noel Counsil, Les Lye.
When was Babar and Father Christmas released and how long is it?
Babar and Father Christmas was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Babar and Father Christmas?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Babar and Father Christmas was composed by Gary Morton.
Is Babar and Father Christmas based on a book or true story?
Babar and Father Christmas is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Jean de Brunhoff".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Babar and Father Christmas?
Babar and Father Christmas holds official age classifications: FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.).