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Silent Night: The Story of the First Christmas (2000): Cast

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Silent Night: The Story of the First Christmas is a 2000 animated film directed by Ryszard Słapczyński, starring Joanna Moore, Ric Herbert and Jonathan Biggins. It runs 50 minutes.

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Silent Night: The Story of the First Christmas (2000) movie poster
Released
Runtime
50 min
Genre
Animation
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Silent Night: The Story of the First Christmas About?

The premise of Silent Night: The Story of the First Christmas without spoilers.

Abib, a mischievous and often irresponsible donkey, is bought by Joseph to carry Mary on their trek to Bethlehem for the birth of their child. As the pair travel, the reluctant animal discovers that his seemingly small actions are essential, ultimately becoming part of the timeless story of Christ’s birth.

Silent Night: The Story of the First Christmas Themes & Keywords

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  • christmas
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Cast & crew

Silent Night: The Story of the First Christmas Cast

Joanna Moore leads the cast, with Ric Herbert and Jonathan Biggins. Directed by Ryszard Słapczyński; 4 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Ryszard Słapczyński

More films directed by Ryszard Słapczyński: The Canterville Ghost, Anna and the King, Camelot and Hansel & Gretel.

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Silent Night: The Story of the First Christmas Also Known As

14 alternative titles, including “Noche de paz: La historia de la primera navidad” and “Silent Night - Le petit âne”.

Also known as
  • Noche de paz: La historia de la primera navidad
  • Silent Night - Le petit âne
  • Cicha noc: Historia pierwszego Bożego Narodzenia
  • Cicha noc
  • Silent Night - Die Geschichte der ersten Heiligen Nacht
  • Noche de paz
  • Putování do Betléma
  • Glade Jul
  • Csendes éj: Az első karácsony története
  • Abib - Pikku aasi
  • Тихая ночь или история первого Рождества
  • Putovanie do Betlehema
+2 more
  • Das Christkind und der kleine Esel
  • Noite Feliz

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Silent Night: The Story of the First Christmas FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Silent Night: The Story of the First Christmas, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Silent Night: The Story of the First Christmas?

Silent Night: The Story of the First Christmas runs 50 minutes.

When was Silent Night: The Story of the First Christmas released?

Silent Night: The Story of the First Christmas was released on September 26, 2000.

Who directed Silent Night: The Story of the First Christmas?

Silent Night: The Story of the First Christmas was directed by Ryszard Słapczyński.

More films by Ryszard Słapczyński

Who is in the cast of Silent Night: The Story of the First Christmas?

Silent Night: The Story of the First Christmas stars Joanna Moore, Ric Herbert and Jonathan Biggins, among 4 credited actors.

Does Silent Night: The Story of the First Christmas have a post-credit scene?

No. Silent Night: The Story of the First Christmas has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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