Simple Gifts (1977) : distribution, intrigue et 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 Le Voyage de Chihiro, Your Name., Le Tombeau des Lucioles and Spider-Man : New Generation.
Questions fréquentes
- 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.