Jim Henson’s Emmet Otter’s Jug-Band Christmas

2021 1h 15m EN

Family

Synopsis

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Based on Jim Henson’s beloved television special, this tuneful tale takes us to Frogtown Hollow where Ma and Emmet Otter risk what little they have to make each other’s holiday dreams come true.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Colin Trudell
Emmet Otter
Jordan Brownlee
Doc Bullfrog / Puppeteer #4
Kevin Covert
Mayor Fox
Lavon Fisher-Wilson
Hetty Muskrat / Mrs. Mink / Madame Squirrel
Matthew Furtado
Yancy Woodchuck / Puppeteer #1
Jakeim Hart
Harvey
Steven Huynh
Wendell
Jason Jacoby
Puppeteer #5

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Christopher Gattelli
Writers: Timothy A. McDonald, Christopher Gattelli
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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RUNTIME

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Tight 75-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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ERA

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Released 5 years ago.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Christopher Gattelli, shot by Scott Lupi. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Nicholas Guldner shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Colin Trudell and Jordan Brownlee and Kevin Covert carry the top of the cast.

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The take

Christopher Gattelli directs. Scott Lupi behind the camera. Nicholas Guldner cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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Things worth knowing

1Tight 75-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
2Released 5 years ago.
3Directed by Christopher Gattelli, shot by Scott Lupi. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Editor Nicholas Guldner shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Colin Trudell and Jordan Brownlee and Kevin Covert carry the top of the cast.