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Rudolph and Frosty's Christmas in July

  • TV Movie
  • 19791979
  • GG
  • 1h 37m
IMDb RATING
6.4/10
2.3K
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Rudolph and Frosty's Christmas in July (1979)
  • Animation
  • Adventure
  • Comedy
The Winterbolt is trying to make North Pole his evil wonderland, and it is up to Frosty the Snowman, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer and other icons to stop him.The Winterbolt is trying to make North Pole his evil wonderland, and it is up to Frosty the Snowman, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer and other icons to stop him.The Winterbolt is trying to make North Pole his evil wonderland, and it is up to Frosty the Snowman, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer and other icons to stop him.
IMDb RATING
6.4/10
2.3K
YOUR RATING
  • Directors
    • Jules Bass
    • Arthur Rankin Jr.
  • Writer
    • Romeo Muller(screenplay by)
  • Stars
    • Red Buttons(voice)
    • Ethel Merman(voice)
    • Mickey Rooney(voice)
Top credits
  • Directors
    • Jules Bass
    • Arthur Rankin Jr.
  • Writer
    • Romeo Muller(screenplay by)
  • Stars
    • Red Buttons(voice)
    • Ethel Merman(voice)
    • Mickey Rooney(voice)
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 21User reviews
    • 8Critic reviews
  • See production, box office & company info
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    Red Buttons
    Red Buttons
    • Miltonas Milton
    • (voice)
    Ethel Merman
    Ethel Merman
    • Lilly Loraineas Lilly Loraine
    • (voice)
    Mickey Rooney
    Mickey Rooney
    • Santa Clausas Santa Claus
    • (voice)
    Alan Sues
    Alan Sues
    • Scratcher the Jealous Reindeeras Scratcher the Jealous Reindeer
    • (voice)
    Jackie Vernon
    Jackie Vernon
    • Frostyas Frosty
    • (voice)
    Shelley Winters
    Shelley Winters
    • Crystalas Crystal
    • (voice)
    Paul Frees
    Paul Frees
    • Winterboltas Winterbolt
    • (voice)
    • …
    Billie Mae Richards
    Billie Mae Richards
    • Rudolphas Rudolph
    • (voice)
    Harold Peary
    Harold Peary
    • Big Benas Big Ben
    • (voice)
    • (as Hal Peary)
    Shelby Flint
    • Laine, Lilly's daughteras Laine, Lilly's daughter
    • (voice)
    Don Messick
    • Sam Spanglesas Sam Spangles
    • (voice)
    Darlene Conley
    Darlene Conley
    • Mrs. Santa Clausas Mrs. Santa Claus
    • (voice)
    Nellie Bellflower
    Nellie Bellflower
    • Lady Borealas Lady Boreal
    • (voice)
    Steffi Calli
    • Millyas Milly
    • (voice)
    Howard Shapiro
      Eric Hines
      • Chillyas Chilly
      • (voice)
      Cynthia Adler
      Cynthia Adler
        Bob McFadden
          • Directors
            • Jules Bass
            • Arthur Rankin Jr.
          • Writer
            • Romeo Muller(screenplay by)
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          Storyline

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          Did you know

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          • Trivia
            The film was released theatrically first, but it played on only a few dates and was a flop. One sheet from the theatrical release is out there, but rare.
          • Quotes

            Winterbolt: [When his scepter is broken] No! When my scepter dies, I go too. I turn - I turn - I turn into a tree.

            [Does just that]

            Lilly Loraine: What an exit.

          • Crazy credits
            There is no Rankin Bass logo at the end.
          • Connections
            Featured in Hewy's Animated Movie Reviews: The Top 10 Characters of the Rankin/Bass Holiday Specials (2010)
          • Soundtracks
            Frosty the Snowman
            Wrtitten by Steve Nelson and Jack Rollins

            Performed by Chorus

          User reviews21

          Review
          Top review
          6/10
          Rankin/Bass: The Movie
          Feature-length spectacle that combines elements from previous Rankin/Bass specials (Rudolph, Frosty & wife Crystal, Santa & Mrs. Claus). Also adds an overcomplicated story and dark atmosphere. In addition to the familiar characters, we get new ones. An evil wizard named Winterbolt (who is accompanied by the creepiest music from any of the Rankin/Bass specials), good witch Lady Boreal, ice cream man Milton, Lily and Laine Loraine, Scratcher the evil reindeer, and the mega-scary Genie of the Ice Scepter.

          The story is about Winterbolt awakening from a deep sleep he was put into by Lady Boreal. She put her power into Rudolph's nose, which will stop glowing if it is used for evil. So Winterbolt plans to destroy Rudolph and reclaim the North Pole from Santa. That's just scratching the surface, folks, and it already seems like a very involved plot. The reason why I called it "The Movie" is because it reminds me of when a television cartoon series would put out a theatrical film. It has lots of familiar characters though they're not quite the same, plus tons of new characters that are hit or miss, and a new plot that is a bit much for what should be a simple show. Also, and I'm not sure on this but it was my impression, the budget on this seemed higher than other specials. Lots of flashier effects, particularly for the Winterbolt scenes, and added sound effects that you don't usually hear in a Christmas special. Maybe this was their attempt to make something the Star Wars generation would enjoy.

          The creepiest and most interesting scenes involve Winterbolt and his lair. So dark and spooky with weird music and sound effects. Those dragons! Beyond this, the rest of the film has little to recommend except for the curiosity factor. It doesn't have as much warmth and heart as the more popular Rankin/Bass specials. Why are Frosty and his family all decked out in orange? I never got that. Anyway, the voicework is fine but the new songs are weak. Animation is excellent, of course. I would recommend if you are Rankin/Bass fan you check it out but if you're a parent looking to share it with your kids, I would watch it first by yourself to decide. Because it's pretty dark in tone and Winterbolt is just oozing evil.
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          • Dec 24, 2013

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          • Release date
            • July 1979 (United States)
          • Countries of origin
            • United States
            • Japan
          • Language
            • English
          • Also known as
            • Рождество в Июле Рудольфа и Фрости
          • Production company
            • Rankin/Bass Productions
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          • Runtime
            1 hour 37 minutes
          • Sound mix
            • Mono
          • Aspect ratio
            • 1.33 : 1

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