The Little Drummer Boy
“His gift was his song.”
Synopsis
After being kidnapped and escaping, young drummer boy Aaron searches for his camel and finds him in the Nativity of the Baby Jesus. Aaron gives Baby Jesus the only gift he has, a song on his drum.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jules Bass, Arthur Rankin Jr., Takeo Nakamura
- Screenplay & Story
- Romeo Muller, Jules Bass
- Original Score
- Maury Laws
- Original Title
- The Little Drummer Boy
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 25m
- Production Studios
- Rankin/Bass Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jules Bass, Arthur Rankin Jr., Takeo Nakamura
Romeo Muller, Jules Bass
Maury Laws
Jules Bass, Arthur Rankin Jr.
Department Leadership Roster
Jules Bass
Director
Jules Bass
Producer
Arthur Rankin Jr.
Director
Arthur Rankin Jr.
Producer
Romeo Muller
Writer
Maury Laws
Original Music Composer
Takeo Nakamura
Director
Charles Frazier
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Little Drummer Boy
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Little Drummer Boy about?
After being kidnapped and escaping, young drummer boy Aaron searches for his camel and finds him in the Nativity of the Baby Jesus. Aaron gives Baby Jesus the only gift he has, a song on his drum.
Who directed The Little Drummer Boy?
The Little Drummer Boy was directed by Jules Bass, Arthur Rankin Jr., Takeo Nakamura.
Who stars in The Little Drummer Boy?
The principal cast of The Little Drummer Boy includes Greer Garson, Ted Eccles, José Ferrer, Paul Frees, June Foray.
When was The Little Drummer Boy released and how long is it?
The Little Drummer Boy was released in 1968 with a total runtime of 25m.
Who composed the musical score for The Little Drummer Boy?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Little Drummer Boy was composed by Maury Laws.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Little Drummer Boy?
The Little Drummer Boy holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).