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The Nightmare Before Christmas(1993)
Status: Released
Date: 1993-10-09
78%
10132 Votes
Time: 1h 16m
Overview:
Tired of scaring humans every October 31 with the same old bag of tricks, Jack Skellington, the spindly king of Halloween Town, kidnaps Santa Claus and plans to deliver shrunken heads and other ghoulish gifts to children on Christmas morning. But as Christmas approaches, Jack's rag-doll girlfriend, Sally, tries to foil his misguided plans.
Languages: English.
Countries:
United States of America
Budget: $18,000,000.00
Revenue: $75,634,409.00
ProductionCompanies: 
Movie: The Nightmare Before Christmas
Top 10 Billed Cast
Danny Elfman
Jack Skellington (singing) / Barrel / Clown with the Tear away Face (voice)
Chris Sarandon
Jack Skellington (voice)
Catherine O'Hara
Sally / Shock (voice)
William Hickey
Dr. Finkelstein (voice)
Glenn Shadix
Mayor (voice)
Paul Reubens
Lock (voice)
Ken Page
Oogie Boogie (voice)
Debi Durst
Corpse Kid / Corpse Mom / Small Witch (voice)
Video Trailer The Nightmare Before Christmas
Video: 1993 Sneak Peek Trailer
1993 Sneak Peek Trailer
1993 Theatrical Trailer
The Nightmare Before Christmas - 1994 International Trailer (35mm 4K)
Trailer
Axelle Carolyn on The Nightmare Before Christmas
The Making Of-The Nightmare Before Christmas.VOB
The Nightmare Before Christmas - Town Meeting
The Nightmare Before Christmas | All the Facts | Disney+ Deets
All 8 videos
1993 Sneak Peek Trailer - Trailer
1993 Theatrical Trailer - Trailer
The Nightmare Before Christmas - 1994 International Trailer (35mm 4K) - Trailer
Trailer - Trailer
Axelle Carolyn on The Nightmare Before Christmas - Featurette
The Making Of-The Nightmare Before Christmas.VOB - Behind the Scenes
The Nightmare Before Christmas - Town Meeting - Clip
The Nightmare Before Christmas | All the Facts | Disney+ Deets - Featurette
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