The Christmas Wife
Synopsis
An aging and recent widower, not wanting to spend his first Christmas alone, responds to an ad in the newspaper which reads: "You are not alone. We make social arrangements of all kinds." When he visits the Social Arranger, he makes it very clear his only interest is in "social company" and is subsequently introduced to a woman who agrees to spend the holiday with him. The woman bids him to not ask any questions about her personal life, which harbors a secret that threatens their developing friendship, and could ultimately change both their lives.
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Jason Robards
John Tanner
Julie Harris
Iris
Don Francks
Social Arranger
James Eckhouse
Jim Tanner
Patricia Hamilton
Dora
Deborah Grover
Micki
David Gardner
Harry
Tom Harvey
Jack
Christopher Andrade
Tommy
Steven Andrade
Tim
Bill Lynn
Santa Claus
Helen Frost
Woman in Restaurant
Lawrence Dane
Michael Rosten (uncredited)
Gwynyth Walsh
Betty (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 12, 1988
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Hugh Jones
- Screenplay & Story
- Helen Norris, Katherine Ann Jones
- Original Score
- Max Harris
- Original Title
- The Christmas Wife
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 13m
- Production Studios
- HBO Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Hugh Jones
Helen Norris, Katherine Ann Jones
Max Harris
Brian West
Ruth Foster
Eric Landau, Patrick Whitley, Colin Callender, Edie Landau
Department Leadership Roster
David Hugh Jones
Director
Jane Greenwood
Costume Design
Patrick Whitley
Producer
Edie Landau
Producer
Edward Pisoni
Production Design
Ruth Foster
Editor
Brian West
Director of Photography
Max Harris
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Christmas Wife
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What is The Christmas Wife about?
An aging and recent widower, not wanting to spend his first Christmas alone, responds to an ad in the newspaper which reads: "You are not alone. We make social arrangements of all kinds." When he visits the Social Arranger, he makes it very clear his only interest is in "social company" and is subsequently introduced to a woman who agrees to spend the holiday with him. The woman bids him to not ask any questions about her personal life, which harbors a secret that threatens their developing friendship, and could ultimately change both their lives.
Who directed The Christmas Wife?
The Christmas Wife was directed by David Hugh Jones.
Who stars in The Christmas Wife?
The principal cast of The Christmas Wife includes Jason Robards, Julie Harris, Don Francks, James Eckhouse, Patricia Hamilton.
When was The Christmas Wife released and how long is it?
The Christmas Wife was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 1h 13m.
Who composed the musical score for The Christmas Wife?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Christmas Wife was composed by Max Harris.