VeggieTales: The Star of Christmas

VeggieTales: The Star of Christmas

G 2002 · 48 min · ★ 5.0 · Animation, Family, Music, Comedy, Drama

It's 1880's London, and Cavis Appythart and Millward Phelps (Bob and Larry) are putting the finishing touches on their first Christmas musical, "The Princess and the Plumber." Filled with spectacle and more electric lights than London has ever seen, Cavis is convinced his impressive show will "teach London to love!" Unfortunately, a church Christmas pageant staged by Little Edmund Gilbert (Junior Asparagus) is opening the same night, right down the street, and features the "Star of Christmas"– A priceless artifact that hasn't been seen in 80 years. Just how far will Cavis go to make sure his show opens on top? Find out in this hilarious, action-packed adventure which teaches that it's the true story of God's love that shows us how to love one another– at Christmas time and throughout the year!

Directed by Tim Hodge · Written by Phil Vischer

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Dan Anderson Reverend Gilbert (Dad Asparagus) (voice)
Matthew Hodge Wiseman Pea (voice)
Tim Hodge Charles Pincher (voice)
Mike Nawrocki Millward Phelps (Larry the Cucumber) / Winston (Jean Claude Pea) / Constable (Jerry Gourd) (voice)
Jim Poole Moyer (Scooter) (voice)
Jacquelyn Ritz Miss Effie Pickering (Madame Blueberry) (voice)
Mike Sage Tradesman (voice)
Lisa Vischer Edmund Gilbert (Junior Asparagus) (voice)
Phil Vischer Seymour Schwenk (Pa Grape) / Cavis Appythart (Bob the Tomato) / Percy Pea / Phillipe Pea / Arthur Hollingshead (Archibald Asparagus) / Plumber (Jimmy Gourd) / Prince Fredrick (Mr. Lunt) / Uncle Ebenezer (Mr. Nezzer) (voice)
Shelby Morimoto Annie (Voice)
Josh Vulcano Angel Pea (voice)

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