The Star Child
“A Billy Bud claymation Christmas story.”
Synopsis
Pero is a handsome boy, but when he becomes enamored with his own looks, he must learn a difficult lesson about the value of external beauty. Based on the story by Oscar Wilde.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Release History & Theatrical Window
February 11, 1989
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ted Berenson
- Screenplay & Story
- Colin Wheeler
- Original Score
- Tully McCully, Merton Barrow
- Original Title
- The Star Child
- Country of Origin
- South Africa, United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 28m
- Production Studios
- Billy Budd Films, Klaybow
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ted Berenson
Colin Wheeler, Frank Moynihan
Tully McCully, Merton Barrow
Ted Berenson
Sal Campo, Tony Chaskelson, Ted Berenson, Frank Moynihan
Department Leadership Roster
Colin Wheeler
Screenplay
Ted Berenson
Editor
Sal Campo
Producer
Tony Chaskelson
Producer
Ted Berenson
Producer
Ted Berenson
Director
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 Star Child
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Star Child about?
Pero is a handsome boy, but when he becomes enamored with his own looks, he must learn a difficult lesson about the value of external beauty. Based on the story by Oscar Wilde.
Who directed The Star Child?
The Star Child was directed by Ted Berenson.
Who stars in The Star Child?
The principal cast of The Star Child includes Keith Grenville, Joe Wishnia, Liz Williams, Linda Delport, James McCullagh.
When was The Star Child released and how long is it?
The Star Child was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 28m.
Who composed the musical score for The Star Child?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Star Child was composed by Tully McCully, Merton Barrow.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Star Child?
The Star Child holds official age classifications: US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).