Animation ·Family ·Comedy ·TV Movie · United States of America · 1965 · 25m

A Charlie Brown Christmas

A Charlie Brown Christmas poster
Director
Bill Melendez
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)
Crew
Robert Gillis — Editor Charles M. Schulz — Writer Bill Melendez — Producer
Tagline

That's what Christmas is all about, Charlie Brown!

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.

Trailer A Charlie Brown Christmas — Official Trailer
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Mood & Themes
holidaytreecartoonchristmas
Key Collaborators
Bill Melendez Director Robert Gillis Editor Charles M. Schulz Writer Bill Melendez Producer
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