The First Christmas: The Story of the First Christmas Snow(1975)
The First Christmas: The Story of the First Christmas Snow Synopsis
A young shepherd, Lucas, is blinded by lightening, and some kindly nuns at a nearby abbey take him in. Sister Catherine describes snow to Lucas, who has never seen it. Lucas gets chosen to play an angel in the abbey's Christmas pageant, and the Christmas snow that falls during the pageant works a small miracle.
The First Christmas: The Story of the First Christmas Snow (1975) is a animation film directed by Jules Bass, released on December 19, 1975 with a runtime of 24m. It stars Angela Lansbury, Cyril Ritchard, David Kelley and Dina Lynn. Viewers rate it 5.4 out of 10 across 22 ratings.
- Director:
- Jules Bass
- Writers:
- Jules Bass
- Producers:
- Jules Bass, Arthur Rankin Jr.
- Production:
- Rankin/Bass Productions
- Status:
- Released
The First Christmas: The Story of the First Christmas Snow (1975) Trailer
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The First Christmas: The Story of the First Christmas Snow Cast & Crew
Main cast
Angela Lansbury
as Sister Theresa / Narrator (voice)
Cyril Ritchard
as Father Thomas (voice)
- David Kelley
David Kelley
as Lucas (voice)
- Dina Lynn
Dina Lynn
as Louisa (voice)
Iris Rainer
as Sister Catherine (voice)
Joan Gardner
as Sister Jean (voice)
Don Messick
as (voice)
- Greg Thomas
Greg Thomas
as (voice)
- Sean Manning
Sean Manning
as (voice)
Hilary Momberger-Powers
as (voice)
- Dru Stevens
Dru Stevens
as (voice)
Key crew
Directed by Jules Bass, written by Jules Bass, produced by Jules Bass and Arthur Rankin Jr..
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The First Christmas: The Story of the First Christmas Snow Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.4/10 from 22 ratings.
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The First Christmas: The Story of the First Christmas Snow – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The First Christmas: The Story of the First Christmas Snow online?
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The First Christmas: The Story of the First Christmas Snow (1975) 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 The First Christmas: The Story of the First Christmas Snow?
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The main cast of The First Christmas: The Story of the First Christmas Snow (1975) includes Angela Lansbury, Cyril Ritchard, David Kelley, Dina Lynn and Iris Rainer. 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 First Christmas: The Story of the First Christmas Snow released?
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The First Christmas: The Story of the First Christmas Snow was released on December 19, 1975 and runs for 24m.
Is The First Christmas: The Story of the First Christmas Snow worth watching?
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The First Christmas: The Story of the First Christmas Snow (1975) holds an average rating of 5.4 out of 10 from 22 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy animation films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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