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The Night the Animals Talked

  • TV Movie
  • 1970
  • Not Rated
  • 30m
IMDb RATING
7.3/10
268
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The Night the Animals Talked (1970)
AnimationFamily

Common farm animals in the stable of Christ's birth begin to talk and communicate for the first time upon Mary and Joseph's arrival. They realize a miracle is about to take place, but lose t... Read allCommon farm animals in the stable of Christ's birth begin to talk and communicate for the first time upon Mary and Joseph's arrival. They realize a miracle is about to take place, but lose their ability to speak following the birth of Christ as they rush to tell all about the Sav... Read allCommon farm animals in the stable of Christ's birth begin to talk and communicate for the first time upon Mary and Joseph's arrival. They realize a miracle is about to take place, but lose their ability to speak following the birth of Christ as they rush to tell all about the Savior's birth.

  • Director
    • Shamus Culhane
  • Writers
    • Peter Fernandez
    • Sam Rosen
    • Jan Hartman
  • Stars
    • Frank Porretta
    • Joe Silver
    • Patricia Bright
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    7.3/10
    268
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Shamus Culhane
    • Writers
      • Peter Fernandez
      • Sam Rosen
      • Jan Hartman
    • Stars
      • Frank Porretta
      • Joe Silver
      • Patricia Bright
    • 19User reviews
    • 1Critic review
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Frank Porretta
    Frank Porretta
    • Donkey
    • (voice)
    Joe Silver
    Joe Silver
    • Ox
    • (voice)
    Patricia Bright
    • Cow
    • (voice)
    • (as Pat Bright)
    Len Maxwell
    • Various voices
    • (voice)
    Paul Dooley
    Paul Dooley
      Ardyth Kaiser
      • Various voices
      • (voice)
      • (as Ardyth Kayser)
      Bob Kaliban
      • Goat
      • (voice)
      • (as Bob Kalaban)
      Ruth Franklin
      • Various voices
      • (voice)
      • Director
        • Shamus Culhane
      • Writers
        • Peter Fernandez
        • Sam Rosen
        • Jan Hartman
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      barcino

      FANTASTIC FILM. BY PETER FERNANDEZ BECAUSE ANIMALS TALK

      this film is terrific and should be shown every christmas, just as rudolph the red nose reindeer is. it is just as good. why have i never seen a rerun of it? . it is terrific and if it were real life would be better if animals did talk.
      10jcars86

      a lost Christmas classic

      I was only five years old when my brother and I sat in front of the TV, mesmerized by this cartoon with so much feeling and such a beautiful, loving message. I would like to have a copy of this movie for my children to experience. I would like to know if it is going to be shown this holiday season. There are certain experiences that leave marks on our memories and hearts and this movie is one of them. I am not sure why the TV stations would not want to show this cartoon. I don't understand how they could show The Drummer Boy and not show this cartoon afterall, there is Christ in Christmas-that's what it is all about!
      10skiedrop

      A terrific X-mas cartoon. Teaches the real spirit behind X-mas.

      "The Night the Animals Talked" I remember it still.

      I like many comments posted here, thought this was an awesome show. I was very young "the one and only time" I saw it. Five? Six years of age? I always looked for it at X-mas time special ...and never saw it again.

      At 46 years of age, I still remember it. It definitely made an impression.

      Now that I know it it is still out there. I will be trying to find it.

      Obviously a good cartoon for young kids.

      From some of the comments I've seen posted. It is a good show for us old kids now too. I am looking forward to finding it and seeing it again and sharing with my family.

      I mean here I am, searching for it on the net. Obviously it made an impression. Helps to be an animal lover, but not necessary to enjoy this movie.
      Yah-Yah

      Heart-warming tale of conflict and resolution on the first Christmas

      This may be pathetic, but twenty-five years after the last broadcast of this cartoon, my brother and I still 'baaaa' at each other like goats every Christmas Eve.

      This truly beautiful piece of holiday animation combines two of the most cherished genres in the world: namely (and no offense to non-Christians), Christmas and talking animals. And it mixes these two genres in a touching, intelligent way.

      It's the story of one night when all the animals in a stable discover that they can speak. With this "gift" comes conflict, provoked mostly by the arrival of two (soon to be three) unwanted guests to their stable. Each animal has a differing and fitting personality and a differing stance on whether to allow the guests to stay. The eventual resolution is not only heart-warming, but, dare I say...haunting.

      You will never forget this.
      10jellybeanstarh

      The Night The Animals Talked

      The first time I saw this movie, I Had just gave birth to my first daughter. This movie was so inspirational that it brought tears to my eyes. I enjoyed this movie so much, I want my children and grandchildren to see it with me. It breaks my heart that this movie is not seen any more. I am in my late fifties, and I still would like to see this movie again. It may bring tears to my eyes, but they are tears of joy. With all the trouble around us we need more movies like The Night The Animals Talked. I have been searching for this movie for a very long time, if any one knows where I can find this movie, Please let us know. I looked at the family line-up for 25 days of Christmas, and again no movie of The Night The Animals Talked. This movie, The Night The Animals Talked is a great movie at Christmas time as well as anytime of the year. We need more movies like The Night The Animals Talked, to be seen on television. and DVD's or video, so more children could understand the great joy that it inspires.

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      • Trivia
        Peter Fernandez created this story originally as the script for an MGM Children's Record.
      • Quotes

        Dog: People, listen to me! Wake up and listen to me - a baby has been born! A baby has been...

        [reduced to barking as he loses the power of speech]

      • Connections
        Referenced in L'étoile de Noël (2017)
      • Soundtracks
        A Parable
        Music by Jule Styne

        Lyrics by Sammy Cahn

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      • Release date
        • December 9, 1970 (United States)
      • Countries of origin
        • United States
        • Italy
      • Language
        • English
      • Production companies
        • Zavala-Riss Productions
        • David Gerber Productions
        • Gamma Film
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      • Runtime
        30 minutes
      • Color
        • Color
      • Sound mix
        • Mono
      • Aspect ratio
        • 1.33 : 1

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