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Short animated comedy

Christmas Cracker (1963): Cast

Christmas Cracker (1963) movie poster

Christmas Cracker is a 1963 short animated comedy directed by Norman McLaren, starring Grant Munro. It runs 9 minutes.

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Christmas Cracker (1963) movie poster
Release year
Runtime
9 min
Director
Norman McLaren
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Christmas Cracker About?

The premise of Christmas Cracker without spoilers.

Three distinct Christmas-themed segments are presented in varied animation techniques. The first uses cut‑out animation to show children dancing in the snow to “Jingle Bells.” The second employs stop‑motion, bringing toys to life. The final segment features cel animation of a man searching for the perfect star to crown his Christmas tree.

Christmas Cracker Themes & Keywords

· 7 tags
  • star
  • joker
  • christmas tree
  • toy
  • christmas
  • anthology
  • independent film
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Cast & crew

Christmas Cracker Cast

Grant Munro stars in Christmas Cracker. Directed by Norman McLaren.

From the director

More from Norman McLaren

More films directed by Norman McLaren: Narcissus, Ballet Adagio, Pas de Deux and A Chairy Tale.

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Christmas Cracker Also Known As

2 alternative titles: “Caprice de Noël” and “Рождественский крекер”.

Also known as
  • Caprice de Noël
  • Рождественский крекер

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FAQ

Christmas Cracker FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Christmas Cracker, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Christmas Cracker?

Christmas Cracker runs 9 minutes.

When was Christmas Cracker released?

Christmas Cracker was released in 1963.

Who directed Christmas Cracker?

Christmas Cracker was directed by Norman McLaren.

More films by Norman McLaren

Who is in the cast of Christmas Cracker?

Christmas Cracker stars Grant Munro.

Does Christmas Cracker have a post-credit scene?

No. Christmas Cracker has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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