Nestor, the Long-Eared Christmas Donkey(1977)
Back in the days of the Roman Empire, a small donkey is born with VERY long ears, that keep getting him into trouble...
Nestor, the Long-Eared Christmas Donkey Synopsis
Nestor the donkey is a bit of an oddity--his long ears are enough for six donkeys and stretch all the way to the ground. One night, when Nestor is locked out in the cold, he begins to wander the desert.
Nestor, the Long-Eared Christmas Donkey (1977) is a animation, family and drama film directed by Jules Bass, released on December 3, 1977 with a runtime of 25m. It stars Roger Miller, Eric Stern, Paul Frees and Brenda Vaccaro. Viewers rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 48 ratings.
- Director:
- Jules Bass
- Writers:
- Jules Bass, Romeo Muller
- Producers:
- Jules Bass, Arthur Rankin Jr., Masaki Îzuka
- Production:
- Rankin/Bass Productions
- Status:
- Released
Nestor, the Long-Eared Christmas Donkey (1977) Trailer
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Nestor, the Long-Eared Christmas Donkey Cast & Crew
Main cast
Roger Miller
as Speiltoe / Narrator (voice)
- Eric Stern
Eric Stern
as Nestor (voice)
Paul Frees
as Santa Claus / Olaf / Donkey Dealer (voice)
Brenda Vaccaro
as Tilly (voice)
Linda Gary
as Nestor's Mother (voice)
Don Messick
as Roman Soldier (voice)
Iris Rainer
as Young Donkeys (voice)
- Shelly Hines
Shelly Hines
as Young Donkeys (voice)
Key crew
Directed by Jules Bass, written by Jules Bass and Romeo Muller, produced by Jules Bass, Arthur Rankin Jr. and Masaki Îzuka.
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Nestor, the Long-Eared Christmas Donkey Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.0/10 from 48 ratings.
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Nestor, the Long-Eared Christmas Donkey – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Nestor, the Long-Eared Christmas Donkey online?
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Nestor, the Long-Eared Christmas Donkey (1977) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Nestor, the Long-Eared Christmas Donkey?
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The main cast of Nestor, the Long-Eared Christmas Donkey (1977) includes Roger Miller, Eric Stern, Paul Frees, Brenda Vaccaro and Linda Gary. 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 Nestor, the Long-Eared Christmas Donkey released?
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Nestor, the Long-Eared Christmas Donkey was released on December 3, 1977 and runs for 25m.
Is Nestor, the Long-Eared Christmas Donkey worth watching?
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Nestor, the Long-Eared Christmas Donkey (1977) holds an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from 48 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy animation, family and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Nestor, the Long-Eared Christmas Donkey?
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