Jack Frost
Synopsis
Pardon-me Pete, the official groundhog of Groundhog Day, tells the story of Jack Frost, who falls in love with a beautiful young woman and begs Father Winter to make him human so that she can see him. His request is granted, but only on the condition that by the Spring he has a house, a bag of gold, a horse and a wife. But Jack finds that life as a human is more complicated than he thought.
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Jack Frost (1979) Official Trailer - Buddy Hackett, Robert Morse Movie HD
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-10-22
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Buddy Hackett
Pardon-Me-Pete (voice)
Robert Morse
Jack Frost (voice)
Paul Frees
Kubla Kraus / Father Winter (voices)
Larry Storch
Papa (voice)
Dave Garroway
Groundhog Day Television Reporter (voice)
Debra Clinger
Elisa (voice)
Don Messick
Snip (voice)
Dee Stratton
Mama (voice)
Sonny Melendrez
Sir Ravenal Rightfellow (voice)
Dina Lynn
Holly (voice)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jules Bass, Arthur Rankin Jr.
- Screenplay & Story
- Romeo Muller, Jules Bass
- Original Score
- Maury Laws
- Original Title
- Jack Frost
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, Japan
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 48m
- Production Studios
- Rankin/Bass Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jules Bass, Arthur Rankin Jr.
Romeo Muller, Jules Bass
Maury Laws
Arthur Rankin Jr., Jules Bass
Department Leadership Roster
Jules Bass
Director
Arthur Rankin Jr.
Director
Romeo Muller
Writer
Arthur Rankin Jr.
Producer
Jules Bass
Producer
Paul Coker Jr.
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Jack Frost
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What is Jack Frost about?
Pardon-me Pete, the official groundhog of Groundhog Day, tells the story of Jack Frost, who falls in love with a beautiful young woman and begs Father Winter to make him human so that she can see him. His request is granted, but only on the condition that by the Spring he has a house, a bag of gold, a horse and a wife. But Jack finds that life as a human is more complicated than he thought.
Who directed Jack Frost?
Jack Frost was directed by Jules Bass, Arthur Rankin Jr..
Who stars in Jack Frost?
The principal cast of Jack Frost includes Buddy Hackett, Robert Morse, Paul Frees, Larry Storch, Dave Garroway.
When was Jack Frost released and how long is it?
Jack Frost was released in 1979 with a total runtime of 48m.
Who composed the musical score for Jack Frost?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Jack Frost was composed by Maury Laws.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Jack Frost?
Jack Frost holds official age classifications: US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).