Directed by:
Paul BogartScreenplay:
Eleanor PerryComposer:
Arthur B. RubinsteinCast:
Jason Robards, Mildred Natwick, Kathryn Walker, Alexa Kenin, Murray Westgate, Patricia Hamilton (narrator)Plots(1)
After a mother dies, her family appears destined to spend the rest of its days picking up the pieces. In 1940's Nebraska, a sweet and intelligent 10-year-old girl raises the ire of her bitter widower father, who has never forgotten that his wife died while giving birth to their daughter. To illustrate for the girl that life does not come easy, the father bars the family, which also includes his mother, from having a traditional Christmas tree. This yuletide, though, has a happy surprise for this home so desperately in need of holiday cheer. (official distributor synopsis)
(more)Cast
Jason Robards
USA
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Metallica: The Videos 1989-2004 (2006) (video compilation)
Once Upon a Time in the West (1968)
Philadelphia (1993)
Mildred Natwick
USA
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Barefoot in the Park (1967)
Dangerous Liaisons (1988)
The Court Jester (1955)
Kathryn Walker
USA
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Girlfriends (1978)
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Slap Shot (1977)
Alexa Kenin
USA
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Honkytonk Man (1982)
Little Darlings (1980)
Pretty in Pink (1986)
Murray Westgate
Canada
Best movies:
Sunday in the Country (1974)
Running (1979)
Jig-Saw (1978)
Patricia Hamilton (narrator)
Canada
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Chasing Rainbows (1988) (series)
Anne of Green Gables (1985) (TV movie)
Anne of Avonlea (1987) (TV movie)