Christmas Cracker
Caprice de Noël
Synopsis
Three separate sequences related to Christmas, animated in different styles: cutout animation of children dancing in the snow to "Jingle Bells," stop-motion animation of toys come to life, and cel animation of a man who seeks the ideal star to top his Christmas tree.
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San Francisco International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gerald Potterton, Norman McLaren, Grant Munro, Jeff Hale
- Original Score
- Eldon Rathburn, Maurice Blackburn
- Original Title
- Caprice de Noël
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 9m
- Production Studios
- Favorite Films of California, ONF | NFB
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gerald Potterton, Norman McLaren, Grant Munro, Jeff Hale
Eldon Rathburn, Maurice Blackburn
Tom Daly
Department Leadership Roster
Gerald Potterton
Director
Norman McLaren
Director
Grant Munro
Director
Jeff Hale
Director
Tom Daly
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Christmas Cracker
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What is Christmas Cracker about?
Three separate sequences related to Christmas, animated in different styles: cutout animation of children dancing in the snow to "Jingle Bells," stop-motion animation of toys come to life, and cel animation of a man who seeks the ideal star to top his Christmas tree.
Who directed Christmas Cracker?
Christmas Cracker was directed by Gerald Potterton, Norman McLaren, Grant Munro, Jeff Hale.
Who stars in Christmas Cracker?
The principal cast of Christmas Cracker includes Grant Munro.
When was Christmas Cracker released and how long is it?
Christmas Cracker was released in 1963 with a total runtime of 9m.
Who composed the musical score for Christmas Cracker?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Christmas Cracker was composed by Eldon Rathburn, Maurice Blackburn.