Simple Gifts (1977): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming
1977 · Film
Released in 1977, Simple Gifts is an animation film, running about 60 minutes.
What it’s about. A collection of animated Christmas shorts - An original Maurice Sendak piece about a boy with nothing to give for Christmas -- An excerpt from the early part of Virginia Woolf's "Orlando" set in a time of extreme cold in Tudor-esquire England -- A short based on the Toonerville Trolley -- A bittersweet excerpt from Hart Crane's autobiography "Act One" narrated by Jose Ferrer -- A reading from the Christmas day entry from the diary of 11 year old Teddy Roosevelt -- A reading a letter by Captain Edward James Hulse describing the surprising Christmas Truce of 1914 -- An animated version by R.O. Blechmann's of his own book "Tutto Esaurito" (No Vacancy) about the travels of Mary and Joseph.
Who’s in it. Simple Gifts stars Colleen Dewhurst as Self - Host, Hermione Gingold as Narrator (segment "The Great Frost") (voice), José Ferrer as Narrator (segment "A Memory of Christmas") (voice) and Paul Dooley as (segment "Lost & Found") (voice).
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Simple Gifts page.
If you liked it. Fans of Simple Gifts tend to enjoy Chihiros Reise ins Zauberland, Your Name. - Gestern, heute und für immer, Die letzten Glühwürmchen and Spider-Man: A New Universe.
Häufige Fragen
- Where can I watch Simple Gifts (1977)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Simple Gifts change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Simple Gifts?
- Simple Gifts stars Colleen Dewhurst, Hermione Gingold, José Ferrer and Paul Dooley.
- When was Simple Gifts released?
- Simple Gifts was released in 1977, with a runtime of about 60 minutes.