A Christmas Gift
Synopsis
On Christmas Eve, a lonely young boy, shut out from the shiny world of presents and holiday parties, peers into a candlelit window, where a gray-haired lady sits sadly at a bare table. Taking the last bit of bread and cheese from his pocket and adding wine, they share this meager Christmas dinner together. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2012.
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 22, 1980
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Will Vinton
- Original Title
- A Christmas Gift
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 8m
- Production Studios
- Billy Budd Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Will Vinton
Department Leadership Roster
Will Vinton
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Christmas Gift
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What is A Christmas Gift about?
On Christmas Eve, a lonely young boy, shut out from the shiny world of presents and holiday parties, peers into a candlelit window, where a gray-haired lady sits sadly at a bare table. Taking the last bit of bread and cheese from his pocket and adding wine, they share this meager Christmas dinner together. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2012.
Who directed A Christmas Gift?
A Christmas Gift was directed by Will Vinton.
Who stars in A Christmas Gift?
The principal cast of A Christmas Gift includes Not specified.
When was A Christmas Gift released and how long is it?
A Christmas Gift was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 8m.