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Rudolph and Frosty’s Christmas in July (1979): Cast & Plot

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Rudolph and Frosty’s Christmas in July is a 1979 family fantasy film directed by Jules Bass and Arthur Rankin, Jr., starring Jackie Vernon as Frosty (voice), Billie Mae Richards and Paul Frees. It runs 1 hour 37 minutes.

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Rudolph and Frosty’s Christmas in July (1979) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 37m (97 min)
Directors
Jules Bass and Arthur Rankin, Jr.
Genres
Family , Fantasy , Animation
Original language
English
Studio
Rankin/Bass Productions
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Rudolph and Frosty’s Christmas in July About?

The premise of Rudolph and Frosty’s Christmas in July without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

A magical, musical fantasy where Winterbolt plots to turn the North Pole into his own evil wonderland. Frosty the Snowman, Rudolph the Red‑Nosed Reindeer and a cast of friends band together, journeying through enchanted landscapes and singing lively numbers to stop his scheme and save Christmas.

Rudolph and Frosty’s Christmas in July Themes & Keywords

· 27 tags
  • christmas special
  • july
  • character names in title
  • rudolph the red nosed reindeer character
  • frosty the snowman character
  • six word title
  • fireworks
  • male protagonist
  • christmas in title
  • stop motion animation
  • emotional healing
  • loss of friend
+15 more
  • sacrifice
  • self courage
  • holiday animation
  • fourth of july
  • circus
  • friends who live together
  • holiday in title
  • holiday
  • christmas in july
  • independence day
  • snowman
  • stop motion
  • based on song
  • christmas
  • sequel
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Cast & crew

Rudolph and Frosty’s Christmas in July Cast & Characters

Jackie Vernon leads the cast as Frosty (voice), with Billie Mae Richards as Rudolph (voice) and Paul Frees as Winterbolt / Jack Frost / Policeman (voice). Directed by Jules Bass and Arthur Rankin, Jr.; 19 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Rudolph and Frosty’s Christmas in July

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From the directors

More from Jules Bass and Arthur Rankin, Jr.

More films directed by Jules Bass and Arthur Rankin, Jr., best-rated first: The Last Unicorn, The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus, The Wind in the Willows and The Coneheads.

Plot

Rudolph and Frosty’s Christmas in July Plot Summary

What happens in Rudolph and Frosty’s Christmas in July from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Long ago, a powerful, evil snow wizard named Winterbolt Paul Frees wreaked havoc on the North Pole until Lady Boreal Nellie Bellflower, Queen of the Northern Lights, stepped in and sealed him away in a deep sleep. Years later, when Rudolph Billie Mae Richards is born, Boreal transfers the last of her radiant power into Rudolph’s bright red nose, a gift that will glow only if used for good and will stop shining if ever used for evil. Winterbolt soon learns of this vulnerability and hatches a plan to dispose of Rudolph for good.

Full summary

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Quiz

How Well Do You Know Rudolph and Frosty’s Christmas in July?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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Who is the evil snow wizard that threatens the North Pole?
Details

Rudolph and Frosty’s Christmas in July Also Known As

7 alternative titles, including “Rudolph y Frosty Navidad en Julio” and “Natal em Julho”.

Also known as
  • Rudolph y Frosty Navidad en Julio
  • Natal em Julho
  • Rudolph y Frosty: Navidad en julio
  • 鲁道夫与雪人之七月圣诞
  • Rudolphov i Frostyjev Božić u srpnju
  • Χριστούγεννα τον Ιούλιο
  • Il Natale di Rudolph e Frosty

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FAQ

Rudolph and Frosty’s Christmas in July FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Rudolph and Frosty’s Christmas in July, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Rudolph and Frosty’s Christmas in July?

Rudolph and Frosty’s Christmas in July runs 1 hour 37 minutes (97 minutes).

When was Rudolph and Frosty’s Christmas in July released?

Rudolph and Frosty’s Christmas in July was released on July 1, 1979.

Who directed Rudolph and Frosty’s Christmas in July?

Rudolph and Frosty’s Christmas in July was directed by Jules Bass and Arthur Rankin, Jr.

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Who is in the cast of Rudolph and Frosty’s Christmas in July?

Rudolph and Frosty’s Christmas in July stars Jackie Vernon as Frosty (voice), Billie Mae Richards as Rudolph (voice) and Paul Frees as Winterbolt / Jack Frost / Policeman (voice), among 19 credited actors.

Does Rudolph and Frosty’s Christmas in July have a post-credit scene?

No. Rudolph and Frosty’s Christmas in July has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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