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Release Year1979
Runtime1h 00m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresDocumentary, Family
Votes3
DirectorLee Mendelson
WritersLee Mendelson
TypeFeature Film
Rating9.0 out of 10
Cast3 credited
Also Known AsHappy Birthday, Charlie Brown
About Happy Birthday, Charlie Brown
A television special celebrating the 30th anniversary of the Peanuts comic strip and the 15th anniversary of animated Peanuts specials on CBS.
Directed by Lee Mendelson, Happy Birthday, Charlie Brown leans on a strong ensemble — Phyllis George, Charles M. Schulz, Hilary Momberger-Powers — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about documentary titles of 1979.
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