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The Leprechauns' Christmas Gold

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In search of a Christmas tree, a boy accidentally releases a bad-tempered banshee from her pine-tree prison.

Critics Reviews

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Emily St. James Vox 11/22/2018
This is perhaps peak Rankin/Bass insanity. Roughly two-thirds of the script is exposition... Go to Full Review Rachel Wagner rachelsreviews.net 04/17/2019
2/10
This one is a definite skip. Go to Full Review Ryan Voyles Paste Magazine 11/22/2018
The special understands that none of this makes sense, so half of its 25 minutes are give over to the leprechaun narrator explaining the lore. Go to Full Review Matthew Jackson Syfy Wire 11/22/2018
It's just so strange that it's hard to not give in to its charms. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Jack's A 04/17/2023 Gold, banshees, leprechauns, sailors… what's NOT to like about this? See more 12/23/2011 Worst Christmas Cartoon in the history of Rankin/Bass Christmas Cartoons! If I could give it Negative Stars, I would! See more 12/06/2011 Easily the worst Christmas special to come out of Rankin/Bass See more 12/08/2010 AMAZING old christmas special, those who can get their hands on it, DO!!!!! See more 11/15/2010 Rankin/Bass give us an Irish flavoured Christmas special that seems to be centered around the classic song Christmas In Killarney. Although a tad short on plot it's quick and painless. See more Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Jules Bass

Director

Arthur Rankin Jr.

Director

Art Carney

Voice

Peggy Cass

Voice

Kenneth Jennings

Voice

Robert McFadden

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Movie Info

Synopsis In search of a Christmas tree, a boy accidentally releases a bad-tempered banshee from her pine-tree prison.
Director
Jules Bass, Arthur Rankin Jr.
Producer
Jules Bass, Arthur Rankin Jr.
Screenwriter
Romeo Muller
Rating
TV-G
Genre
Kids & Family, Holiday, Comedy, Animation
Release Date (TV)
Dec 23, 1981
Runtime
25m