The Small One
Synopsis
Ordered by his father to sell an old mule called Small One, a Hebrew boy in the ancient Holy Land takes the donkey to the Jerusalem market. Finding no buyers there, the boy is about to give up when he meets a kind man named Joseph, who buys Small One and uses the steed to take his pregnant wife Mary to Bethlehem.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 16, 1978
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Don Bluth
- Screenplay & Story
- Vance Gerry, Charles Tazewell, Peter Young
- Original Score
- Robert F. Brunner
- Original Title
- The Small One
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 26m
- Production Studios
- Walt Disney Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Don Bluth
Vance Gerry, Charles Tazewell, Peter Young
Robert F. Brunner
James Melton
Don Bluth, Ron Miller
Department Leadership Roster
Don Bluth
Director
Vance Gerry
Writer
Don Bluth
Producer
James Melton
Editor
Peter Young
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
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 The Small One
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Small One about?
Ordered by his father to sell an old mule called Small One, a Hebrew boy in the ancient Holy Land takes the donkey to the Jerusalem market. Finding no buyers there, the boy is about to give up when he meets a kind man named Joseph, who buys Small One and uses the steed to take his pregnant wife Mary to Bethlehem.
Who directed The Small One?
The Small One was directed by Don Bluth.
Who stars in The Small One?
The principal cast of The Small One includes Sean Marshall, William Woodson, Olan Soule, Joe Higgins, Gordon Jump.
When was The Small One released and how long is it?
The Small One was released in 1978 with a total runtime of 26m.
Who composed the musical score for The Small One?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Small One was composed by Robert F. Brunner.
Is The Small One based on a book or true story?
The Small One is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Charles Tazewell".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Small One?
The Small One holds official age classifications: US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).