Jack Frost(1979)
Overview
Pardon-me Pete, the official groundhog of Groundhog Day, tells the story of Jack Frost, who falls in love with a beautiful young woman and begs Father Winter to make him human so that she can see him. His request is granted, but only on the condition that by the Spring he has a house, a bag of gold, a horse and a wife. But Jack finds that life as a human is more complicated than he thought.
Director
Jules Bass
Studio
Rankin/Bass Productions
Cast
Buddy Hackett
as Pardon-Me-Pete (voice)
Robert Morse
as Jack Frost (voice)
Paul Frees
as Kubla Kraus / Father Winter (voices)
Larry Storch
as Papa (voice)
Dave Garroway
as Groundhog Day Television Reporter (voice)
Debra Clinger
as Elisa (voice)
Don Messick
as Snip (voice)
Dee Stratton
as Mama (voice)
Sonny Melendrez
as Sir Ravenal Rightfellow (voice)
Dina Lynn
as Holly (voice)
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1979
Runtime
0h 48m
Language
English
Rating
6.5 / 10
Production Companies
Rankin/Bass Productions
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Jack Frost?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Jack Frost (1979).
What is Jack Frost about?▼
Pardon-me Pete, the official groundhog of Groundhog Day, tells the story of Jack Frost, who falls in love with a beautiful young woman and begs Father Winter to make him human so that she can see him. His request is granted, but only on the condition that by the Spring he has a house, a bag of gold, a horse and a wife. But Jack finds that life as a human is more complicated than he thought.
Who directed Jack Frost?▼
Jack Frost was directed by Jules Bass and released in 1979. It is a family, animation, fantasy, tv movie film.
How long is Jack Frost?▼
Jack Frost has a runtime of 0 hours and 48 minutes (48 minutes total).
Who stars in Jack Frost?▼
The cast of Jack Frost includes Buddy Hackett as Pardon-Me-Pete (voice), Robert Morse as Jack Frost (voice), Paul Frees as Kubla Kraus / Father Winter (voices), Larry Storch as Papa (voice), Dave Garroway as Groundhog Day Television Reporter (voice) and more.
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