The Christmas Heart
“Can a town's faith save a young man's life?”
Synopsis
The tight-knit neighbors on Arthur Avenue have proudly lit Christmas luminaries for 40 years, but that long-standing tradition is cancelled this year when Matt Norman, a teenage boy in the neighborhood, is hospitalized in desperate need of a heart transplant. As his parents Ann and Mike anxiously pray by his bedside, a donor is found, while in Detroit, a mother is in anguish at her own son’s bedside. When Matt's neighbors decide to honor him in the best way they know how, they just might help save his life.
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Hallmark Channel - The Christmas Heart - Premiere PromoOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-11-21
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gary Yates
- Screenplay & Story
- Michael Heaton
- Original Score
- Shawn Pierce
- Original Title
- The Christmas Heart
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Studios
- Hallmark Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gary Yates
Michael Heaton
Shawn Pierce
Michael Marshall
Brad Caslor
Juliette Hagopian, Dale Cornick, Norman Denver, Patricia Heaton
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Heaton
Writer
Shawn Pierce
Original Music Composer
Michael Marshall
Director of Photography
Gary Yates
Director
Juliette Hagopian
Producer
Gordon Wilding
Production Design
Brad Caslor
Editor
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
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What is The Christmas Heart about?
The tight-knit neighbors on Arthur Avenue have proudly lit Christmas luminaries for 40 years, but that long-standing tradition is cancelled this year when Matt Norman, a teenage boy in the neighborhood, is hospitalized in desperate need of a heart transplant. As his parents Ann and Mike anxiously pray by his bedside, a donor is found, while in Detroit, a mother is in anguish at her own son’s bedside. When Matt's neighbors decide to honor him in the best way they know how, they just might help save his life.
Who directed The Christmas Heart?
The Christmas Heart was directed by Gary Yates.
Who stars in The Christmas Heart?
The principal cast of The Christmas Heart includes Teri Polo, Paul Essiembre, Tess Harper, Ty Wood, John B. Lowe.
When was The Christmas Heart released and how long is it?
The Christmas Heart was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
Who composed the musical score for The Christmas Heart?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Christmas Heart was composed by Shawn Pierce.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Christmas Heart?
The Christmas Heart holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.).