A Charlie Brown Christmas
"That's what Christmas is all about, Charlie Brown!"
Originally released in 1965. A Charlie Brown Christmas is a animation/family film. directed by Bill Melendez. At just 25 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Peter Robbins, Christopher Shea, and Tracy Stratford
Synopsis
When Charlie Brown complains about the overwhelming materialism that he sees amongst everyone during the Christmas season, Lucy suggests that he become director of the school Christmas pageant. Charlie Brown accepts, but it is a frustrating struggle. When an attempt to restore the proper spirit with a forlorn little fir Christmas tree fails, he needs Linus' help to learn the meaning of Christmas.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 9, 1965
60 years ago
Runtime
0h 25m
25 minutes total
User Rating
7.7/10
Great (756 votes)
Budget
$96K
Production budget
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Peter Robbins
as Charlie Brown (voice)
Christopher Shea
as Linus Van Pelt (voice)
Tracy Stratford
as Lucy Van Pelt (voice)
Cathy Steinberg
as Sally Brown (voice)
Chris Doran
as Schroeder / Shermy (voice)
Sally Dryer
as Violet (voice)
Ann Altieri
as Frieda (voice)
Geoffrey Ornstein
as Pig-Pen (voice)
Karen Mendelson
as Patty (voice)
Bill Melendez
as Snoopy (voice)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $96,000
Production Companies
- United Feature Syndicate
- Lee Mendelson Film Productions
- Bill Melendez Productions
- CBS
Frequently Asked Questions
What is A Charlie Brown Christmas about?
When Charlie Brown complains about the overwhelming materialism that he sees amongst everyone during the Christmas season, Lucy suggests that he become director of the school Christmas pageant. Cha...
Who directed A Charlie Brown Christmas?
A Charlie Brown Christmas was directed by Bill Melendez.
How long is A Charlie Brown Christmas?
A Charlie Brown Christmas has a runtime of 0 hours and 25 minutes (25 minutes total).
When was A Charlie Brown Christmas released?
A Charlie Brown Christmas was released on December 9, 1965 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in A Charlie Brown Christmas?
The main cast of A Charlie Brown Christmas includes Peter Robbins, Christopher Shea, Tracy Stratford, Cathy Steinberg, Chris Doran.
Is A Charlie Brown Christmas worth watching?
A Charlie Brown Christmas has a user rating of 7.7/10 based on 756 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.