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The Chimes (1999)

Movie ★ 7.0 23 min

Animation Drama

A claymation adaptation of "The Chimes: A Goblin Story of Some Bells that Rang an Old Year Out and a New Year In". The Chimes was a short novel by Charles Dickens which was written and published in 1844, one year after A Christmas Carol. It is the second in his series of "Christmas books": five short books with strong social and moral messages that he published during the 1840s.

Lindsay Van Blerk Director

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Quick facts

Released
April 19, 1999
Runtime
23 min
Rating
G
IMDb
tt1720257
Studio
Billy Budd Films, XYZOO Animation

Themes

Cast

Cindy Harrison Derek Jacobi Derek Jacobi Narrator Gordon Van Rooyen Julian Ford Keith Grenville Michelle Scott Neville Powise Pippa Duffy Ronald France Ronald France

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Chimes about?
A claymation adaptation of "The Chimes: A Goblin Story of Some Bells that Rang an Old Year Out and a New Year In". The Chimes was a short novel by Charles Dickens which was written and published in 1844, one year after A Christmas Carol. It is the second in his series of "Christmas books": five short books with strong social and moral messages that he published during the 1840s.
Who directed The Chimes?
The Chimes was directed by Lindsay Van Blerk.
Who stars in The Chimes?
The Chimes stars Cindy Harrison, Derek Jacobi, Gordon Van Rooyen, Julian Ford.
When was The Chimes released?
The Chimes is a 1999 animation, drama film.
Where can I watch The Chimes?
You can watch The Chimes with full details, cast, and streaming options on 3eyedraven.