The Velveteen Rabbit
Synopsis
A boy receives a Velveteen Rabbit for Christmas. The Velveteen Rabbit is snubbed by other more expensive or mechanical toys, the latter of which fancy themselves real. One day while talking with the Skin Horse, the Rabbit learns that a toy becomes real if its owner really and truly loves it. The Skin Horse makes the Velveteen Rabbit aware that "...once you are Real you can't become unreal again. It lasts for always."
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Christopher Plummer
Narrator (voice)
Charity Brown
Fairy Queen / Nanny (voice)
Rick Jones
Rabbit #1 / Rabbit #2 (voice)
James Bradford
Tin Soldier (voice)
Don Westwood
Jones (voice)
Bernard McManus
Skin Horse (voice) (uncredited)
Eddie Dunn
Doctor (voice) (uncredited)
Chuck Collins
Boy (voice)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Pino Van Lamsweerde
- Screenplay & Story
- Mary Crawford, Alan Templeton
- Original Score
- John Harris
- Original Title
- The Velveteen Rabbit
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 30m
- Production Studios
- Atkinson Film Arts
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Pino Van Lamsweerde
Mary Crawford, Alan Templeton, Margery Williams
John Harris
Sue Robertson, David Vainola
Hugh Campbell, W.H. Stevens Jr.
Department Leadership Roster
Mary Crawford
Screenplay
Alan Templeton
Screenplay
Hugh Campbell
Producer
Sue Robertson
Editor
David Vainola
Editor
Pino Van Lamsweerde
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Velveteen Rabbit
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What is The Velveteen Rabbit about?
A boy receives a Velveteen Rabbit for Christmas. The Velveteen Rabbit is snubbed by other more expensive or mechanical toys, the latter of which fancy themselves real. One day while talking with the Skin Horse, the Rabbit learns that a toy becomes real if its owner really and truly loves it. The Skin Horse makes the Velveteen Rabbit aware that "...once you are Real you can't become unreal again. It lasts for always."
Who directed The Velveteen Rabbit?
The Velveteen Rabbit was directed by Pino Van Lamsweerde.
Who stars in The Velveteen Rabbit?
The principal cast of The Velveteen Rabbit includes Christopher Plummer, Charity Brown, Rick Jones, James Bradford, Don Westwood.
When was The Velveteen Rabbit released and how long is it?
The Velveteen Rabbit was released in 1985 with a total runtime of 30m.
Who composed the musical score for The Velveteen Rabbit?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Velveteen Rabbit was composed by John Harris.
Is The Velveteen Rabbit based on a book or true story?
The Velveteen Rabbit is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Margery Williams".