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The Nightmare Before Christmas

7.819931h 16mPG

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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.

Directed by Henry Selick

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CAST

The people behind the story

Danny Elfman

Danny ElfmanJack Skellington (singing) / Barrel / Clown with the Tear away Face (voice)

Chris Sarandon

Chris SarandonJack Skellington (voice)

Catherine O'Hara

Catherine O'HaraSally / Shock (voice)

William Hickey

William HickeyDr. Finkelstein (voice)

Glenn Shadix

Glenn ShadixMayor (voice)

Paul Reubens

Paul ReubensLock (voice)

Ken Page

Ken PageOogie Boogie (voice)

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Edward IvorySanta Claus (voice)