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Alan Arkin
Flagg Purdy
Tony Arkin
Edgar Purdy
Gary Cole
Man with Christmas Tree
Aaron Freeman
Otey Hartsook
Cinnamon Idles
Eleanor Purdy
Corey Kasdin
Billy Joe Purdy
Virginia Madsen
Lou Ellen Purdy
Mary Samuels
Orville Wright Purdy
Alexandra Shapiro
Becky Sue Purdy
Barbara Dana
Ada Purdy
Danny Corkill
Cousin Laura's Boy
Deanna Dunagan
Miss Keyes
Daniel Garza II
Purdy Baby
Alison Jacoby
Nellie Mae Purdy
Mark David Kennerly
Jeb
Brendan Phillips
Dink Kibler
Mary Seibel
Molly Purdy
Christopher Spahr
Franklin Roosevelt Purdy
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gwen Arner
- Screenplay & Story
- Randall Fried, Grace McKeaney, Mary Trimble, Nancy Miller, Neal Miller, John D. Weaver
- Original Score
- Alan Barcus
- Original Title
- A Matter of Principle
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 53m
- Production Studios
- Rubicon Film Productions Ltd.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gwen Arner
Randall Fried, Grace McKeaney, Mary Trimble, Nancy Miller, Neal Miller, John D. Weaver
Alan Barcus
Jeffrey Jur
Marc Miller
Neal Miller
Department Leadership Roster
Gwen Arner
Director
Neal Miller
Producer
Marc Miller
Editor
Emily Erickson
Costume Design
Alan Barcus
Original Music Composer
Jeffrey Jur
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for A Matter of Principle.
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Matter of Principle
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is A Matter of Principle about?
A miserable man who doesn't believe in the holidays must contend with his 11 children and wife celebrating the most wonderful time of the year.
Who directed A Matter of Principle?
A Matter of Principle was directed by Gwen Arner.
Who stars in A Matter of Principle?
The principal cast of A Matter of Principle includes Alan Arkin, Tony Arkin, Gary Cole, Aaron Freeman, Cinnamon Idles.
When was A Matter of Principle released and how long is it?
A Matter of Principle was released in 1984 with a total runtime of 53m.
Who composed the musical score for A Matter of Principle?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Matter of Principle was composed by Alan Barcus.