5 Movies Directed by Bill Melendez

A Charlie Brown Christmas

A Charlie Brown Christmas

Basic Info:

Released Date:

1965-12-09

Languages:

English

Countries:

USA

Runtime:

25 min

Rated:

TV-G

IMDB Ratings:

8.4 (19300 Reviews)

Director:

Bill Melendez

Fullplot:

When Charlie Brown complains about the overwhelming materialism that he sees amongst everyone during the Christmas season, Lucy suggests that he become director of the school Christmas paegent. Charlie Brown accepts, but it proves to be a frustrating struggle. When an attempt to restore the proper spirit with a forlorn little fir Christmas tree fails, he needs Linus' help to learn what the real meaning of Christmas is.

It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown

It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown

Basic Info:

Released Date:

1966-10-27

Languages:

English

Countries:

USA

Runtime:

25 min

IMDB Ratings:

8.2 (9075 Reviews)

Director:

Bill Melendez

Fullplot:

The Peanuts gang celebrates Halloween, with Linus hoping that, finally, he will be visited by The Great Pumpkin; while Charlie Brown is invited to a Halloween party.

A Boy Named Charlie Brown

A Boy Named Charlie Brown

Basic Info:

Released Date:

1969-12-04

Languages:

English

Countries:

USA

Runtime:

86 min

Rated:

G

IMDB Ratings:

7.3 (2950 Reviews)

Director:

Bill Melendez

Cast:

Writer:

Charles M. Schulz (created by)

Charles M. Schulz

Fullplot:

Poor Charlie Brown. He can't fly a kite, and he always loses in baseball. Having his faults projected onto a screen by Lucy doesn't help him much either. Against the sage advice and taunting of the girls in his class, he volunteers for the class spelling bee...and wins! Next, it's the school spelling bee. Once again, a winner! Good grief! Now the pressure is on as he is off to New York City for the televised national spelling bee. With Snoopy and Linus present for moral support, can Charlie Brown spell his way to a national championship?

Snoopy Come Home

Snoopy Come Home

Basic Info:

Released Date:

1972-05-19

Languages:

English

Countries:

USA

Runtime:

81 min

Rated:

G

IMDB Ratings:

7.4 (2789 Reviews)

Director:

Bill Melendez

Cast:

Writer:

Charles M. Schulz (created & written by)

Fullplot:

The adventures of Lucy, Linus, and of course, Charlie Brown. This time Snoopy disappears, and where he will be? All his friends meet to find him.

It's Christmastime Again, Charlie Brown

It's Christmastime Again, Charlie Brown

Basic Info:

Released Date:

1992-11-27

Languages:

English

Countries:

USA

Runtime:

22 min

Rated:

NOT RATED

IMDB Ratings:

7.2 (1242 Reviews)

Director:

Bill Melendez

Fullplot:

As the holiday season rolls around and all the Peanuts gang are getting ready for it. Whether it be Charlie Brown struggling to raise money for his girlfriend or Sally and Peppermint Patty struggling to rehearse and memorize their one word lines for the Christmas pageant, these kids try to keep with the Christmas spirit while Snoopy has his mischief to do.

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