Poster for Nestor, the Long-Eared Christmas Donkey

Nestor, the Long-Eared Christmas Donkey (1977)

G ★ 5.9/10 25 min Animation, Family United States, Japan English

Directors: Jules Bass , Arthur Rankin, Jr.

Lyricist: Jules Bass
Writer: Romeo Muller

Streaming: Not available

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

Description

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.

Top Cast

Roger Miller Speiltoe / Narrator (voice)

Eric Stern Nestor (voice)

Paul Frees Santa Claus / Olaf / Donkey Dealer (voice)

Brenda Vaccaro Tilly (voice)

Linda Gary Nestor's Mother (voice)

Don Messick Roman Soldier (voice)

Iris Rainer Young Donkeys (voice)

Shelly Hines Young Donkeys (voice)