The Little Drummer Boy(1968)
His gift was his song.
The Little Drummer Boy Synopsis
After being kidnapped and escaping, young drummer boy Aaron searches for his camel and finds him in the Nativity of the Baby Jesus. Aaron gives Baby Jesus the only gift he has, a song on his drum.
The Little Drummer Boy (1968) is a animation, drama, family and tv movie film directed by Jules Bass, released on December 19, 1968 with a runtime of 25m. It stars Greer Garson, Ted Eccles, José Ferrer and Paul Frees. Viewers rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 170 ratings.
- Director:
- Jules Bass
- Writers:
- Romeo Muller, Jules Bass
- Producers:
- Jules Bass, Arthur Rankin Jr.
- Composer:
- Maury Laws
- Production:
- Rankin/Bass Productions
- Status:
- Released
The Little Drummer Boy Cast & Crew
Main cast
Greer Garson
as Narrator (voice)
Ted Eccles
as Aaron (voice)
José Ferrer
as Ben Haramed (voice)
Paul Frees
as Aaron's Father / Magi / Samson / Joshua / Baba / Others (voice)
June Foray
as Aaron's Mother (voice)
Key crew
Directed by Jules Bass, written by Romeo Muller and Jules Bass, produced by Jules Bass and Arthur Rankin Jr..
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The Little Drummer Boy Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.6/10 from 170 ratings.
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The Little Drummer Boy – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Little Drummer Boy online?
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The Little Drummer Boy (1968) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Little Drummer Boy?
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The main cast of The Little Drummer Boy (1968) includes Greer Garson, Ted Eccles, José Ferrer, Paul Frees and June Foray. The film was directed by Jules Bass. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Little Drummer Boy released?
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The Little Drummer Boy was released on December 19, 1968 and runs for 25m.
Is The Little Drummer Boy worth watching?
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The Little Drummer Boy (1968) holds an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from 170 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy animation, drama and family films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.