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The Smurfs Christmas Special (1982): Cast

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The Smurfs Christmas Special is a 1982 short animated comedy directed by Gerard Baldwin, starring Paul Winchell as Gargamel (voice), René Auberjonois and June Foray. It runs 27 minutes.

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The Smurfs Christmas Special (1982) movie poster
Released
Runtime
27 min
Director
Gerard Baldwin
Genres
Family , Animation , Comedy
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Smurfs Christmas Special About?

The premise of The Smurfs Christmas Special without spoilers.

The Smurfs rescue two children and their grandfather after a mysterious stranger sabotages their sleigh, causing it to flip. In seeking help, they inadvertently involve the villainous wizard Gargamel, leading to a chaotic winter adventure as the Smurfs strive to save everyone and preserve the Christmas spirit.

The Smurfs Christmas Special Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • mistaken for santa claus
  • snow adventure
  • based on comic
  • child in jeopardy
  • based on franco belgian comic book
  • based on comic book
  • kidnapping a child
  • child
  • christmas
  • smurf
  • magic
  • stranger
+38 more
  • miracle
  • grandfather granddaughter relationship
  • grandfather grandson relationship
  • uncle nephew relationship
  • uncle niece relationship
  • family relationships
  • rope
  • fire
  • footprint
  • rescue
  • evil spell
  • spell
  • tied up
  • kidnapping
  • ring of fire
  • christmas eve
  • note
  • woods
  • search party
  • villain turns good
  • revenge
  • good versus evil
  • belief in heaven
  • accident
  • crying
  • walnut
  • squirrel
  • jingle bells
  • cape
  • village
  • cat
  • sorcerer
  • doll
  • cooking
  • christmas present
  • pudding
  • trumpet
  • solo
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Cast & crew

The Smurfs Christmas Special Cast & Characters

Paul Winchell leads the cast as Gargamel (voice), with René Auberjonois as Stranger (voice) and June Foray. Directed by Gerard Baldwin; 13 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in The Smurfs Christmas Special

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From the director

More from Gerard Baldwin

More films directed by Gerard Baldwin: Smurfily Ever After, The Smurfic Games, My Smurfy Valentine and The Smurfs Springtime Special.

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The Smurfs Christmas Special Also Known As

3 alternative titles, including “Smølfernes Juleshow” and “O Natal dos Smurfs”.

Also known as
  • Smølfernes Juleshow
  • O Natal dos Smurfs
  • Le Miraculeux Noël Des Schtroumpfs

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FAQ

The Smurfs Christmas Special FAQ: Cast & Runtime

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

How long is The Smurfs Christmas Special?

The Smurfs Christmas Special runs 27 minutes.

When was The Smurfs Christmas Special released?

The Smurfs Christmas Special was released on December 13, 1982.

Who directed The Smurfs Christmas Special?

The Smurfs Christmas Special was directed by Gerard Baldwin.

More films by Gerard Baldwin

Who is in the cast of The Smurfs Christmas Special?

The Smurfs Christmas Special stars Paul Winchell as Gargamel (voice), René Auberjonois as Stranger (voice) and June Foray, among 13 credited actors.

Does The Smurfs Christmas Special have a post-credit scene?

No. The Smurfs Christmas Special has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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