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How the Grinch Stole Christmas!

How the Grinch Stole Christmas!

You're a mean one, Mr. Grinch

19667.50h 25m

Overview

Bitter and hateful, the Grinch is irritated at the thought of a nearby village having a happy time celebrating Christmas. Disguised as Santa Claus, with his dog made to look like a reindeer, he decides to raid the village to steal all the Christmas things.

Directed by Chuck Jones
Written by Dr. Seuss
Produced by Dr. Seuss, Chuck Jones
Box OfficeBudget: $315K0

Top Cast

Boris Karloff

Boris Karloff

Narrator / The Grinch (voice)

June Foray

June Foray

Cindy Lou Who (voice) (uncredited)

Dal McKennon

Dal McKennon

Max (voice) (uncredited)

Thurl Ravenscroft

Thurl Ravenscroft

Singer of You're A Mean One Mr. Grinch (voice) (uncredited)

Themes & Keywords

sleighmonsterbased on novel or bookheartholidayobsessionsanta clausmaterialismchristmas treesurrealismaffectionsnowdogchristmas

About How the Grinch Stole Christmas!

How the Grinch Stole Christmas! is a animation, family, comedy film released in 1966 exploring themes of sleigh, monster, based on novel or book, heart, holiday, obsession. Directed by Chuck Jones, it stars Boris Karloff, June Foray, Dal McKennon. Bitter and hateful, the Grinch is irritated at the thought of a nearby village having a happy time celebrating Christmas. Disguised as Santa Claus, with his dog made to look like a reindeer, he decides to raid the village to steal all the Christmas things.

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