Christmas for a Dollar
“The true meaning of Christmas, for just a dollar.”
Synopsis
America is in the midst of the Great Depression, and the Kamp family is struggling to get by, especially since Mrs. Kamp’s untimely death nearly a year ago. The older children do their best to take care of the family, but it’s the younger children—Hopalong Cassidy fan Norman and straight-talking little Ruthie—who struggle most. Now, with their mother gone and their father overwhelmed by doctor bills from young Norman’s battle with polio, the Kamp siblings fully expect a Christmas without presents. But when William scrapes together a dollar in coins to use for Christmas gifts, everything begins to change.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2013-06-06
Top Cast
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Brian Krause
William Kamp
Nancy Stafford
Mrs. Rathbone
Danielle Chuchran
Verna Kamp
James Gaisford
Warren Kamp
Heather Beers
Miss Mayfield
Jacob Buster
Norman Kamp
Ruby Jones
Ruthie Kamp
Ethan Hunt
Russell Kamp
Melanie Stone
Helen
Christopher Buster
Lenny
Liam Buie
Karl
Grace Hallows
Mae
Skyler M. Day
Esther
Abigail Scott
Gale
Caden Maynes
Frank
Nathan Dobbin
Tommy
Bruce Newbold
Mr. Mueller
Jacque Gray
Mrs. Kamp
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 15, 2013
Wide Cinema Exhibition
September 15, 2014
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Lyde
- Screenplay & Story
- Sally Meyer
- Original Score
- James Schafer
- Original Title
- Christmas for a Dollar
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Production Studios
- Covenant Communications, Mainstay Productions, Paulist Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Lyde
Sally Meyer, Ben Sowards, Gale Sears
James Schafer
John Lyde
John Lyde
Paul D. Hunt, Barry Evans, John Lyde, Marybeth Sprows, Eric Andrews
Department Leadership Roster
John Lyde
Director of Photography
John Lyde
Editor
Paul D. Hunt
Producer
Sally Meyer
Screenplay
John Lyde
Producer
John Lyde
Director
James Schafer
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Christmas for a Dollar
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What is Christmas for a Dollar about?
America is in the midst of the Great Depression, and the Kamp family is struggling to get by, especially since Mrs. Kamp’s untimely death nearly a year ago. The older children do their best to take care of the family, but it’s the younger children—Hopalong Cassidy fan Norman and straight-talking little Ruthie—who struggle most. Now, with their mother gone and their father overwhelmed by doctor bills from young Norman’s battle with polio, the Kamp siblings fully expect a Christmas without presents. But when William scrapes together a dollar in coins to use for Christmas gifts, everything begins to change.
Who directed Christmas for a Dollar?
Christmas for a Dollar was directed by John Lyde.
Who stars in Christmas for a Dollar?
The principal cast of Christmas for a Dollar includes Brian Krause, Nancy Stafford, Danielle Chuchran, James Gaisford, Heather Beers.
When was Christmas for a Dollar released and how long is it?
Christmas for a Dollar was released in 2013 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
Who composed the musical score for Christmas for a Dollar?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Christmas for a Dollar was composed by James Schafer.
Is Christmas for a Dollar based on a book or true story?
Christmas for a Dollar is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Ben Sowards", Book: "Gale Sears".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Christmas for a Dollar?
Christmas for a Dollar holds official age classifications: DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).