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The Madagascar Penguins in a Christmas Caper

  • 2005
  • G
  • 11m
IMDb RATING
7.3/10
7.4K
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John DiMaggio, Tom McGrath, Christopher Knights, and Chris Miller in The Madagascar Penguins in a Christmas Caper (2005)
Computer AnimationAnimationComedyFamilyShort

The penguins of the Central Park Zoo have an adventure in the city on Christmas Eve.The penguins of the Central Park Zoo have an adventure in the city on Christmas Eve.The penguins of the Central Park Zoo have an adventure in the city on Christmas Eve.

  • Director
    • Gary Trousdale
  • Writer
    • Michael Lachance
  • Stars
    • Tom McGrath
    • Chris Miller
    • Christopher Knights
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    • IMDb RATING
    7.3/10
    7.4K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Gary Trousdale
    • Writer
      • Michael Lachance
    • Stars
      • Tom McGrath
      • Chris Miller
      • Christopher Knights
    • 24User reviews
    • 5Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Tom McGrath
    Tom McGrath
    • Skipper
    • (voice)
    Chris Miller
    Chris Miller
    • Kowalski
    • (voice)
    Christopher Knights
    • Private
    • (voice)
    John DiMaggio
    John DiMaggio
    • Rico
    • (voice)
    Elisa Gabrielli
    Elisa Gabrielli
    • Old Lady
    • (voice)
    Bill Fagerbakke
    Bill Fagerbakke
    • Ted the Polar Bear
    • (voice)
    Sean Bishop
    • Doorman
    • (voice)
    • …
    Mitch Carter
    Mitch Carter
    • Additional Voices
    • (voice)
    Holly Dorff
    Holly Dorff
    • Additional Voices
    • (voice)
    Rif Hutton
    Rif Hutton
    • Additional Voices
    • (voice)
    Hope Levy
    Hope Levy
    • Additional Voices
    • (voice)
    Richard Miro
    Richard Miro
    • Additional Voices
    • (voice)
    Lynnanne Zager
    Lynnanne Zager
    • Additional Voices
    • (voice)
    • Director
      • Gary Trousdale
    • Writer
      • Michael Lachance
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      This short was played in theaters with the feature film, Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit (2005).
    • Goofs
      (at around 8 mins) When the penguins leave the elderly woman's house, the umbrellas in the umbrella stand, by the door, change positions between shots.
    • Quotes

      Skipper: Hold on a second! Something's missing!

      Kowalski: Cranberries: check! Eggnog: check!

      Skipper: Give me a headcount.

      Kowalski: [grabs abacus] We have three heads, sir!

      Skipper: Where's the private?

      Kowalski: Unknown sir! It would appear that he's

      [grabs milk carton]

      Kowalski: missing!

      [shows milk carton with a big 'missing' advert for the private]

      Skipper: Missing? Hoover Dam! Wait, there he is. He just went to bed.

      [pulls off sheets, revealing a bowling pin underneath]

      Skipper: What the...

      [slapping the pin]

      Skipper: What have you do with Private? Talk, Mister!

      Kowalski: Skipper, over here.

      Skipper: [to pin] I'll deal with you later.

    • Crazy credits
      The end credits include small photo frames showing various pictures of Mr. Chew the dog, and his elderly owner, in different locations.
    • Connections
      Edited into Dreamworks Happy Holidays from Madagascar (2005)
    • Soundtracks
      Jingle Bells
      Written by James Pierpont (uncredited)
      [Incorrectly credited as written by Brian Setzer]
      Performed by The Brian Setzer Orchestra
      Courtesy of Surfdog Records

    User reviews24

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    Hilarious

    I haven't even seen "Madagascar" yet, but because of this, I want to. I've been bragging about this to my friends ever since I saw it in front of the "Wallace and Gromit" movie. I don't care if I have to buy "Madagascar" just for the penguins, I will. I'll give you insight on what to watch out for without giving away too much: the bowling pin, "kaboom!", the #1 rule of penguins. If you don't like "Wallace and Gromit," fine. Go see it just for this. If you liked "Madagascar," you'll love this. I was always a fan of short animated films. My girlfriend and I both thought this was one of the funniest we've seen in years.
    • yoda3010@yahoo.com
    • Oct 17, 2005
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    • Release date
      • October 7, 2005 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Madagascar: Điệp Vụ Giáng Sinh
    • Filming locations
      • Glendale, California, USA(DreamWorks Animation)
    • Production companies
      • DreamWorks Animation
      • Pacific Data Images (PDI)
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    Tech specs

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    • Runtime
      11 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • DTS
      • Dolby Digital
      • SDDS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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