The Madagascar Penguins in a Christmas Caper (2005): Cast & Plot
The Madagascar Penguins in a Christmas Caper is a 2005 short animated comedy directed by Gary Trousdale, starring Christopher Knights as Private (voice), Bill Fagerbakke and Chris Miller. It runs 11 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 11 min
- Director
- Gary Trousdale
- Original language
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English - Studio
- DreamWorks Animation
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Madagascar Penguins in a Christmas Caper About?
The premise of The Madagascar Penguins in a Christmas Caper without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
During the holiday season at the Central Park Zoo, the animals prepare for Christmas when Private, the youngest penguin, sees the Polar Bear alone. Determined no one should spend the holiday solo, he darts into New York City for last‑minute gifts. Amid the bustling streets the adventure lands him inside a Christmas stocking, sparking a mishap.
The Madagascar Penguins in a Christmas Caper Themes & Keywords
· 48 tags- madagascar franchise
- face on a milk carton
- penguin
- polar bear
- old woman
- eggnog
- christmas party
- poodle
- dreamworks
- furry
- shrekcore
- cg animation
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- elephant
- camel
- lion
- gunfight
- christmas
- zoo
- dog
- christmas eve
- rescue
- present
- stockings
- cgi animation
- cgi dog
- punctuation in title
- abacus
- mistake
- loneliness
- garbage can lid
- bauble
- computer animation
- caper
- taxi
- snow
- snowman
- runaway
- explosion
- dynamite
- doorman
- cranberries
- christmas present
- christmas gift
- mass damage
- lost
- fish
- christmas tree
- celebration
The Madagascar Penguins in a Christmas Caper Cast & Characters
Christopher Knights leads the cast as Private (voice), with Bill Fagerbakke as Ted the Polar Bear (voice) and Chris Miller as Kowalski (voice). Directed by Gary Trousdale; 13 actors are credited in all.
- Director Gary Trousdale
- Christopher Knights as Private (voice)
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Bill Fagerbakke as Ted the Polar Bear (voice) -
Chris Miller as Kowalski (voice) - Tom McGrath as Skipper (voice)
Also Starring in The Madagascar Penguins in a Christmas Caper
· 9 more- John DiMaggio Rico (voice)
- Elisa Gabrielli Old Lady (voice)
- Rif Hutton
- Mitch Carter
- Sean Bishop Doorman / TV Announcer (voice)
- Hope Levy
- Holly Dorff
- Lynnanne Zager
- Richard Miro
More from Gary Trousdale
More films directed by Gary Trousdale, best-rated first: Beauty and the Beast, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Atlantis: The Lost Empire and Rocky and Bullwinkle.
The Madagascar Penguins in a Christmas Caper Plot Summary
What happens in The Madagascar Penguins in a Christmas Caper from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
On Christmas Eve at Central Park Zoo in New York City, the youngest penguin on the team, Private, peers through a periscope decorated like a snowman, taking in the chilly bustle around him. While most of the animals seem content, Ted the Polar Bear sits apart, feeling lonely and overlooked.
Moved by Ted’s loneliness, Private resolves to find him a gift that could spark a bit of joy. Against the odds, he sneaks away from the safety of the zoo, driven by a simple yet stubborn hope to brighten the big polar bear’s day.
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The Madagascar Penguins in a Christmas Caper FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Madagascar Penguins in a Christmas Caper, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Madagascar Penguins in a Christmas Caper?
The Madagascar Penguins in a Christmas Caper runs 11 minutes.
When was The Madagascar Penguins in a Christmas Caper released?
The Madagascar Penguins in a Christmas Caper was released on September 23, 2005.
Who directed The Madagascar Penguins in a Christmas Caper?
The Madagascar Penguins in a Christmas Caper was directed by Gary Trousdale.
More films by Gary Trousdale Who is in the cast of The Madagascar Penguins in a Christmas Caper?
The Madagascar Penguins in a Christmas Caper stars Christopher Knights as Private (voice), Bill Fagerbakke as Ted the Polar Bear (voice) and Chris Miller as Kowalski (voice), among 13 credited actors.
Does The Madagascar Penguins in a Christmas Caper have a post-credit scene?
No. The Madagascar Penguins in a Christmas Caper has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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