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The Nightmare Before Christmas(1993)
Status: Released
Date: 1993-10-09
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9688 Votes
Time: 1h 16m
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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)
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