Pinocchio's Christmas
“Playful pranks can lead a puppet astray!”
Synopsis
As Geppetto prepares for Christmas, Pinocchio joins a puppet show to earn money for a present. There he meets and elopes with the beautiful girl puppet, Julietta, leaving Geppetto alone and worried.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Todd Porter
Pinocchio (voice)
George S. Irving
Geppetto (voice)
Alan King
Maestro Fire-Eater (voice)
Bob McFadden
Cricket (voice)
Allen Swift
Fox (voice)
Ray Owens
Butler (voice)
Patricia Bright
Julietta (voice)
Diane Leslie
(voice)
Gerry Matthews
(voice)
Tiffany Blake
Child (voice)
Carl Tramon
Child (voice)
Alice Gayle
Child (voice)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Arthur Rankin Jr., Jules Bass
- Screenplay & Story
- Carlo Collodi, Romeo Muller, Jules Bass
- Original Score
- Maury Laws
- Original Title
- Pinocchio's Christmas
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, Japan
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 49m
- Production Studios
- Rankin/Bass Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Arthur Rankin Jr., Jules Bass
Carlo Collodi, Romeo Muller, Jules Bass
Maury Laws
Arthur Rankin Jr., Jules Bass
Department Leadership Roster
Arthur Rankin Jr.
Director
Jules Bass
Director
Romeo Muller
Writer
Arthur Rankin Jr.
Producer
Paul Coker Jr.
Production Design
Jules Bass
Producer
Maury Laws
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pinocchio's Christmas
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Pinocchio's Christmas about?
As Geppetto prepares for Christmas, Pinocchio joins a puppet show to earn money for a present. There he meets and elopes with the beautiful girl puppet, Julietta, leaving Geppetto alone and worried.
Who directed Pinocchio's Christmas?
Pinocchio's Christmas was directed by Arthur Rankin Jr., Jules Bass.
Who stars in Pinocchio's Christmas?
The principal cast of Pinocchio's Christmas includes Todd Porter, George S. Irving, Alan King, Bob McFadden, Allen Swift.
When was Pinocchio's Christmas released and how long is it?
Pinocchio's Christmas was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 49m.
Who composed the musical score for Pinocchio's Christmas?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Pinocchio's Christmas was composed by Maury Laws.
Is Pinocchio's Christmas based on a book or true story?
Pinocchio's Christmas is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Carlo Collodi".