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The Night Before Christmas (1951)

Movie ★ 6.6 49 min

Animation Fantasy Family Adventure

Based on the work of Nikolay Gogol. Handsome blacksmith Vakula who fell in love with village beauty, Oksana, is ready to do anything for her liking. Even to fly on the devil's back to Saint-Petersburg and ask the Empress for the slippers that he can present his sweetheart.

Valentina Brumberg Director Zinaida Brumberg Director

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Quick facts

Released
December 31, 1951
Runtime
49 min
IMDb
tt1550321
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Cast

Vladimir Gribkov Vladimir Gribkov The Devil (voice) Aleksei Gribov Aleksei Gribov Narrator (voice) Liliya Gritsenko Liliya Gritsenko Oksana (voice) Nikolai Gritsenko Nikolai Gritsenko Vakula (voice) Mikhail Yanshin Mikhail Yanshin Chub (voice) Vera Maretskaya Vera Maretskaya Solokha (voice) Aleksei Zhiltsov The Head (voice)

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Night Before Christmas about?
Based on the work of Nikolay Gogol. Handsome blacksmith Vakula who fell in love with village beauty, Oksana, is ready to do anything for her liking. Even to fly on the devil's back to Saint-Petersburg and ask the Empress for the slippers that he can present his sweetheart.
Who directed The Night Before Christmas?
The Night Before Christmas was directed by Valentina Brumberg, Zinaida Brumberg.
Who stars in The Night Before Christmas?
The Night Before Christmas stars Vladimir Gribkov, Aleksei Gribov, Liliya Gritsenko, Nikolai Gritsenko.
When was The Night Before Christmas released?
The Night Before Christmas is a 1951 animation, fantasy, family, adventure film.
Where can I watch The Night Before Christmas?
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