Animation ·Family · United States of America · 1977 · 25m

Nestor, the Long-Eared Christmas Donkey

Nestor, the Long-Eared Christmas Donkey poster
Director
Jules BassArthur Rankin, Jr.
Cast
Roger Miller as Speiltoe / Narrator (voice) Eric Stern as Nestor (voice) Paul Frees as Santa Claus / Olaf / Donkey Dealer (voice) Brenda Vaccaro as Tilly (voice) Linda Gary as Nestor's Mother (voice) Don Messick as Roman Soldier (voice)
Crew
Romeo Muller — Writer Jules Bass — Producer Masaki Îzuka — Producer Arthur Rankin, Jr. — Producer Paul Coker Jr. — Production Design
Tagline

Back in the days of the Roman Empire, a small donkey is born with VERY long ears, that keep getting him into trouble...

Synopsis

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.

Mood & Themes
holidaydonkeystop motionchristmasriding a donkeydonkey earsfirst christmas
Key Collaborators
Jules Bass Director Arthur Rankin, Jr. Director Romeo Muller Writer Jules Bass Producer Masaki Îzuka Producer Arthur Rankin, Jr. Producer Paul Coker Jr. Production Design
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