One Christmas
“One Christmas is a timeless holiday treasure...”
Synopsis
Based on Truman Capote's bittersweet tale of a young boy's adventures with the father he's never known in New Orleans in the 1930s..
Top Cast
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Katharine Hepburn
Cornelia Beaumont
Henry Winkler
Dad
Swoosie Kurtz
Emily
T.J. Lowther
Buddy
Tonea Stewart
Evangeline
Pat Hingle
Bus Driver
Julie Harris
Sook
Troy Simmons
Toby
Marilyn Allen
Miss Ivy
Mary Lucy Bivins
Miss Julene
Henderson Gilliland
Glenn Gilmore
Joe Inscoe
Mr. Farris
Joe Maggard
Dixon Hobbs
David Lenthall
Billards Player
Thomas Myers Jr.
Salesman
Tom Hull
Party Guest
Bob Hannah
Man #1
John Henry Scott
Man #2
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 19, 1994
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tony Bill
- Screenplay & Story
- Truman Capote, Duane Poole
- Original Score
- Van Dyke Parks
- Original Title
- One Christmas
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, German
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Studios
- Karpf-Davis Entertainment Television
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tony Bill
Truman Capote, Duane Poole
Van Dyke Parks
Thomas Del Ruth, Donald M. Morgan
Duane Hartzell
John Philip Dayton, John Davis, Duane Poole, Merrill H. Karpf
Department Leadership Roster
John Davis
Producer
Tony Bill
Director
Van Dyke Parks
Original Music Composer
John Philip Dayton
Producer
Duane Poole
Producer
Thomas Del Ruth
Director of Photography
Donald M. Morgan
Director of Photography
Duane Hartzell
Editor
Noel Taylor
Costume Design
C. Robert Holloway
Production Design
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About One Christmas
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is One Christmas about?
Based on Truman Capote's bittersweet tale of a young boy's adventures with the father he's never known in New Orleans in the 1930s..
Who directed One Christmas?
One Christmas was directed by Tony Bill.
Who stars in One Christmas?
The principal cast of One Christmas includes Katharine Hepburn, Henry Winkler, Swoosie Kurtz, T.J. Lowther, Tonea Stewart.
When was One Christmas released and how long is it?
One Christmas was released in 1994 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
Who composed the musical score for One Christmas?
The original motion picture soundtrack for One Christmas was composed by Van Dyke Parks.