The Best Christmas Pageant Ever
“Can a cast of holy terrors be turned into little angels in time for the annual Christmas play?”
Synopsis
The Herdmans – Gladys, Claude, Imogene, Leroy, Ollie and Ralph – are undeniably the worst kids in the history of the world. They lie, steal, cheat, bully and overall terrorize their small community. But this Christmas, they’re taking over their local church Pageant – and they just might unwittingly teach a shocked little town the true meaning of Christmas.
Top Cast
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Loretta Swit
Grace Bradley
Jackson Davies
Bob Bradley
Antony Holland
Reverend Hopkins
David Alexander
Charlie Bradley
Fairuza Balk
Beth Bradley
Ocean Hellman
Alice
Janet Wright
Helen Armstrong
Teri Dean
Gladys Herdman
Beau Heaton
Claude Herdman
Megan Hunt
Imogene Herdman
Jason Michas
Leroy Herdman
Shane Punt
Ollie Herdman
Glen Reid
Ralph Herdman
Lynne Gorman
Mrs. Clausing
Anna Hagan
Mrs. Clark
Doreen Ramus
Mrs. McCarthy
Deborah Tennant
Mrs. Slocum
Jennifer Yip
Maxine
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George Schaefer
- Screenplay & Story
- Barbara Robinson
- Original Score
- John Elizalde
- Original Title
- The Best Christmas Pageant Ever
- Country of Origin
- Canada, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 48m
- Production Studios
- Comworld Productions, ABC, HBO, Schaefer/Karpf Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George Schaefer
Barbara Robinson
John Elizalde
Edward R. Brown
Andy Blumenthal
George Schaefer, Merrill H. Karpf
Department Leadership Roster
George Schaefer
Director
Barbara Robinson
Screenplay
George Schaefer
Producer
Andy Blumenthal
Editor
Edward R. Brown
Director of Photography
Judy Truchan
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Best Christmas Pageant Ever
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What is The Best Christmas Pageant Ever about?
The Herdmans – Gladys, Claude, Imogene, Leroy, Ollie and Ralph – are undeniably the worst kids in the history of the world. They lie, steal, cheat, bully and overall terrorize their small community. But this Christmas, they’re taking over their local church Pageant – and they just might unwittingly teach a shocked little town the true meaning of Christmas.
Who directed The Best Christmas Pageant Ever?
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever was directed by George Schaefer.
Who stars in The Best Christmas Pageant Ever?
The principal cast of The Best Christmas Pageant Ever includes Loretta Swit, Jackson Davies, Antony Holland, David Alexander, Fairuza Balk.
When was The Best Christmas Pageant Ever released and how long is it?
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever was released in 1983 with a total runtime of 48m.
Who composed the musical score for The Best Christmas Pageant Ever?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Best Christmas Pageant Ever was composed by John Elizalde.
Is The Best Christmas Pageant Ever based on a book or true story?
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Barbara Robinson".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Best Christmas Pageant Ever?
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).