The Night the Animals Talked
Synopsis
Common farm animals in the stable of Christ's birth begin to talk and communicate for the first time upon Mary and Joseph's arrival. They realize a miracle is about to take place, but lose their ability to speak following the birth of Christ as they rush to tell all about the Savior's birth.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 9, 1970
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Shamus Culhane
- Screenplay & Story
- Sammy Cahn, Peter Fernandez, Sam Rosen, Jan Hartman
- Original Score
- Jule Styne
- Original Title
- The Night the Animals Talked
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 30m
- Production Studios
- David Gerber Productions, Zavala-Riss Productions, Erredia 70, Gamma Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Shamus Culhane
Sammy Cahn, Peter Fernandez, Sam Rosen, Jan Hartman
Jule Styne
David Gerber, Pablo Zavala, Sheldon Riss
Department Leadership Roster
Shamus Culhane
Director
Pablo Zavala
Producer
Sheldon Riss
Producer
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What is The Night the Animals Talked about?
Common farm animals in the stable of Christ's birth begin to talk and communicate for the first time upon Mary and Joseph's arrival. They realize a miracle is about to take place, but lose their ability to speak following the birth of Christ as they rush to tell all about the Savior's birth.
Who directed The Night the Animals Talked?
The Night the Animals Talked was directed by Shamus Culhane.
Who stars in The Night the Animals Talked?
The principal cast of The Night the Animals Talked includes Frank Porretta, Bob Kaliban, Len Maxwell, Joe Silver, Patricia Bright.
When was The Night the Animals Talked released and how long is it?
The Night the Animals Talked was released in 1970 with a total runtime of 30m.
Who composed the musical score for The Night the Animals Talked?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Night the Animals Talked was composed by Jule Styne.