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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...
Dec 3, 1977 · 25m
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Animation
Family
Drama

PLOT

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.

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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)
Directed by Jules Bass

DETAILS

Status
Released
Original language
EN
Budget
—
Revenue
—
Production
Rankin/Bass Productions
Country
US

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