Nestor, the Long-Eared Christmas Donkey

1977 G 25m 6.9

An outcast donkey in Roman era Judea with overlong ears finds his destiny on the way to Bethlehem.

Back in the days of the Roman Empire, a small donkey is born with VERY long ears, that keep getting him into trouble. When his owner throws him out of the stable in disgust, his mother sacrifices her life to save him from a blizzard. And, guided only by his guardian cherub (Tilly), he has to find his rightful place and destiny, somewhere on the road to Bethlehem.

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Info about Nestor, the Long-Eared Christmas Donkey

Studio(s): Rankin/Bass Productions

Originally Released: Dec 03, 1977

Production Country: United States

Genres: Animation, Family, Fantasy, Drama, Musical