The Little Drummer Boy

NR
0h 25m
1968
6.616 /10 (155)

His gift was his song.

Overview

After being kidnapped and escaping, young drummer boy Aaron searches for his camel and finds him in the Nativity of the Baby Jesus. Aaron gives Baby Jesus the only gift he has, a song on his drum.

Country : United States of America
Languages : English
Released Date: 1968-12-19

Top Billed Cast

José Ferrer

Ben Haramed (voice)

Paul Frees

Aaron's Father / Magi / Ali (voice)

June Foray

Aaron's Mother (voice)

Ted Eccles

Aaron (voice)

Greer Garson

Narrator (voice)

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