Nestor, the Long-Eared Christmas Donkey
“Back in the days of the Roman Empire, a small donkey is born with VERY long ears, that keep getting him into trouble...”
1977•G•25m•6.0•Released
AnimationFamilyDrama
Nestor the donkey is a bit of an oddity--his long ears are enough for six donkeys and stretch all the way to the ground. One night, when Nestor is locked out in the cold, he begins to wander the desert.
Director
Jules Bass
Writer
Romeo Muller
Languages
English
Studio
Rankin/Bass Productions
Cast
Roger Miller
Speiltoe / Narrator (voice)
Eric Stern
Nestor (voice)
Paul Frees
Santa Claus / Olaf / Donkey Dealer (voice)
Brenda Vaccaro
Tilly (voice)
Linda Gary
Nestor's Mother (voice)
Don Messick
Roman Soldier (voice)
Iris Rainer
Young Donkeys (voice)
Shelly Hines
Young Donkeys (voice)
Production
Company
Rankin/Bass Productions
Producer
Jules Bass
Producer
Masaki Îzuka
Producer
Arthur Rankin Jr.
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