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Nestor, the Long-Eared Christmas Donkey

Nestor, the Long-Eared Christmas Donkey

Back in the days of the Roman Empire, a small donkey is born with VERY long ears, that keep getting him into trouble...

19775.90h 25m

Overview

Nestor the donkey is a bit of an oddity--his long ears are enough for six donkeys and stretch all the way to the ground. One night, when Nestor is locked out in the cold, he begins to wander the desert.

Directed by Jules Bass
Written by Jules Bass, Romeo Muller
Produced by Jules Bass, Masaki Îzuka, Arthur Rankin, Jr.
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Top Cast

Roger Miller

Roger Miller

Speiltoe / Narrator (voice)

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Eric Stern

Nestor (voice)

Paul Frees

Paul Frees

Santa Claus / Olaf / Donkey Dealer (voice)

Brenda Vaccaro

Brenda Vaccaro

Tilly (voice)

Linda Gary

Linda Gary

Nestor's Mother (voice)

Don Messick

Don Messick

Roman Soldier (voice)

Iris Rainer

Iris Rainer

Young Donkeys (voice)

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Shelly Hines

Young Donkeys (voice)

Themes & Keywords

holidaydonkeystop motionchristmasriding a donkeydonkey earsfirst christmas

About Nestor, the Long-Eared Christmas Donkey

Nestor, the Long-Eared Christmas Donkey is a animation, family film released in 1977 exploring themes of holiday, donkey, stop motion, christmas, riding a donkey, donkey ears. Directed by Jules Bass, it stars Roger Miller, Eric Stern, Paul Frees. Nestor the donkey is a bit of an oddity--his long ears are enough for six donkeys and stretch all the way to the ground. One night, when Nestor is locked out in the cold, he begins to wander the desert.

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