Characters & Themes
The Little Drummer Boy (1968) Characters, Setting & Themes Explained
- Release, runtime and language
- 1968 · 25 mins · English
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- Directed by
- Jules Bass, Arthur Rankin, Jr.
- Starring
- Paul Frees, José Ferrer, Greer Garson, June Foray, Ted Eccles
Aaron's only talent is his music. After being kidnapped and managing to escape, the young drummer embarks on a quest to locate his missing camel. The search leads him to the humble stable where the infant Jesus lies, and Aaron offers his sole present—a heartfelt drumbeat played for the newborn.
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