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VeggieTales: The Toy That Saved Christmas (1996): Cast

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VeggieTales: The Toy That Saved Christmas is a 1996 short family animated film directed by Chris Olsen, starring Ken Cavanagh as Buzz-Saw Louie (voice), Phil Vischer and Mike Nawrocki. It runs 33 minutes.

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VeggieTales: The Toy That Saved Christmas (1996) movie poster
Released
Runtime
33 min
Director
Chris Olsen
Genres
Family , Animation
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is VeggieTales: The Toy That Saved Christmas About?

The premise of VeggieTales: The Toy That Saved Christmas without spoilers.

When greedy toy maker Wally P. Nezzer convinces Dinkletown that Christmas is only about getting presents, the town’s children end up desperate for more toys. One courageous Buzz‑Saw Louie doll decides to intervene, showing that the holiday’s true spirit lies in giving, not receiving. The tale reminds kids that Christmas is about generosity.

VeggieTales: The Toy That Saved Christmas Themes & Keywords

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  • christmas
  • toy
  • 3d animation
  • vegetable
  • penguin
  • christmas special
  • buzzsaw
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Cast & crew

VeggieTales: The Toy That Saved Christmas Cast & Characters

Ken Cavanagh leads the cast as Buzz-Saw Louie (voice), with Phil Vischer as Bob the Tomato / Mr. Nezzer / Mr. Lunt / Grandpa George / Percy Pea / Bank Robber (Scallion #1) / Viking (Pa Grape) (voice) and Mike Nawrocki as Larry the Cucumber / IRS Agent (The Peach) (voice). Directed by Chris Olsen; 9 actors are credited in all.

  • Ken Cavanagh as Buzz-Saw Louie (voice)
  • Phil Vischer as Bob the Tomato / Mr. Nezzer / Mr. Lunt / Grandpa George / Percy Pea / Bank Robber (Scallion #1) / Viking (Pa Grape) (voice) in VeggieTales: The Toy That Saved Christmas Phil Vischer as Bob the Tomato / Mr. Nezzer / Mr. Lunt / Grandpa George / Percy Pea / Bank Robber (Scallion #1) / Viking (Pa Grape) (voice)
  • Mike Nawrocki as Larry the Cucumber / IRS Agent (The Peach) (voice) in VeggieTales: The Toy That Saved Christmas Mike Nawrocki as Larry the Cucumber / IRS Agent (The Peach) (voice)
  • Lisa Vischer as Junior Asparagus (voice)

Also Starring in VeggieTales: The Toy That Saved Christmas

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From the director

More from Chris Olsen

More films directed by Chris Olsen: Threads - A Pond Full of Pigs plus Patches’ Present, VeggieTales: Josh and the Big Wall, VeggieTales: LarryBoy & the Fib from Outer Space! and VeggieTales: Where’s God When I’m S-Scared?.

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VeggieTales: The Toy That Saved Christmas Trailers & Videos

The trailer of VeggieTales: The Toy That Saved Christmas.

VeggieTales: The Toy That Saved Christmas - Trailer

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FAQ

VeggieTales: The Toy That Saved Christmas FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of VeggieTales: The Toy That Saved Christmas, each answered in a sentence.

How long is VeggieTales: The Toy That Saved Christmas?

VeggieTales: The Toy That Saved Christmas runs 33 minutes.

When was VeggieTales: The Toy That Saved Christmas released?

VeggieTales: The Toy That Saved Christmas was released on October 22, 1996.

Who directed VeggieTales: The Toy That Saved Christmas?

VeggieTales: The Toy That Saved Christmas was directed by Chris Olsen.

More films by Chris Olsen

Who is in the cast of VeggieTales: The Toy That Saved Christmas?

VeggieTales: The Toy That Saved Christmas stars Ken Cavanagh as Buzz-Saw Louie (voice), Phil Vischer as Bob the Tomato / Mr. Nezzer / Mr. Lunt / Grandpa George / Percy Pea / Bank Robber (Scallion #1) / Viking (Pa Grape) (voice) and Mike Nawrocki as Larry the Cucumber / IRS Agent (The Peach) (voice), among 9 credited actors.

Does VeggieTales: The Toy That Saved Christmas have a post-credit scene?

No. VeggieTales: The Toy That Saved Christmas has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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