A Christmas Visitor
“They were a family shattered by the past and struggling with the future. One visitor will change them forever.”
Synopsis
The Boyajian family learned of 18-year-old John's death in the Persian Gulf War on Christmas Eve eleven years earlier and have not celebrated Christmas since. They have been so consumed by his death that they have forgotten the joys of the holidays, until a mysterious visitor enters their lives and rekindles the spirit of the season.
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A Christmas VisitorOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2015-06-26
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Christopher Leitch
- Screenplay & Story
- David Saperstein, George Samerjan
- Original Score
- Charles Bernstein
- Original Title
- A Christmas Visitor
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Cypress Point Productions, Whizbang Films, Hallmark Media
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Christopher Leitch
David Saperstein, George Samerjan
Charles Bernstein
Ron Orieux
Michael Brown
Frank Siracusa, Paul D. Goldman, Gerald W. Abrams
Department Leadership Roster
Christopher Leitch
Director
David Saperstein
Screenplay
George Samerjan
Screenplay
Frank Siracusa
Producer
Paul D. Goldman
Producer
Ron Orieux
Director of Photography
Eric Fraser
Production Design
Michael Brown
Editor
Matt Birman
Stunt Coordinator
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PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Christmas Visitor
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What is A Christmas Visitor about?
The Boyajian family learned of 18-year-old John's death in the Persian Gulf War on Christmas Eve eleven years earlier and have not celebrated Christmas since. They have been so consumed by his death that they have forgotten the joys of the holidays, until a mysterious visitor enters their lives and rekindles the spirit of the season.
Who directed A Christmas Visitor?
A Christmas Visitor was directed by Christopher Leitch.
Who stars in A Christmas Visitor?
The principal cast of A Christmas Visitor includes William Devane, Meredith Baxter, Dean McDermott, Reagan Pasternak, Aaron Ashmore.
When was A Christmas Visitor released and how long is it?
A Christmas Visitor was released in 2002 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for A Christmas Visitor?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Christmas Visitor was composed by Charles Bernstein.
Is A Christmas Visitor based on a book or true story?
A Christmas Visitor is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "George Samerjan", Novel: "David Saperstein".
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Christmas Visitor?
A Christmas Visitor holds official age classifications: US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).