Father Christmas
Synopsis
Classic animation based on Raymond Briggs' book. What does Father Christmas do with himself for the other 364 days of the year ?
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Dave Unwin
- Screenplay & Story
- Dianne Jackson, Raymond Briggs
- Original Title
- Father Christmas
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 25m
- Production Studios
- Channel 4 Television
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Dave Unwin
Dianne Jackson, Raymond Briggs
Iain Harvey, John Coates
Department Leadership Roster
Dianne Jackson
Writer
Dave Unwin
Director
John Coates
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Father Christmas
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What is Father Christmas about?
Classic animation based on Raymond Briggs' book. What does Father Christmas do with himself for the other 364 days of the year ?
Who directed Father Christmas?
Father Christmas was directed by Dave Unwin.
Who stars in Father Christmas?
The principal cast of Father Christmas includes Mel Smith.
When was Father Christmas released and how long is it?
Father Christmas was released in 1991 with a total runtime of 25m.
Is Father Christmas based on a book or true story?
Father Christmas is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Raymond Briggs".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Father Christmas?
Father Christmas holds official age classifications: GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.).