Christmas Miracle in Caufield, U.S.A.
Synopsis
Based on the true story of coal miners who became trapped underground in a cave-in on Christmas Eve, 1951.
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Mitchell Ryan
Mathew Sullivan
Kurt Russell
Johnny
Andrew Pine
Arthur
John Carradine
Grampa Sullivan
Barbara Babcock
Rachel Sullivan
Don Porter
Caufield
Karen Lamm
Matilda Sullivan
Melissa Gilbert
Kelly
Bill McKinney
Willie
Shelby Leverington
Carrie
Rossie Harris
Tim
Stephan Early
Bob
Jim McKrell
Clay
Phil Adams
1st Member Rescue
Sean Fallon Walsh
Bartender
Skip Lundby
Miner
Robert Jeffries
Silas
James Friguglietti
Reporter
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jud Taylor
- Screenplay & Story
- Dalene Young
- Original Score
- Fred Karlin
- Original Title
- Christmas Miracle in Caufield, U.S.A.
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Studios
- Lin Bolen Productions, 20th Century Fox Television
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jud Taylor
Dalene Young
Fred Karlin
Terry K. Meade
Ronald J. Fagan, Peter Parasheles
Lin Bolen
Department Leadership Roster
Jud Taylor
Director
Dalene Young
Writer
Lin Bolen
Producer
Terry K. Meade
Director of Photography
Ronald J. Fagan
Editor
Peter Parasheles
Editor
Fred Karlin
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Christmas Miracle in Caufield, U.S.A.
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Christmas Miracle in Caufield, U.S.A. about?
Based on the true story of coal miners who became trapped underground in a cave-in on Christmas Eve, 1951.
Who directed Christmas Miracle in Caufield, U.S.A.?
Christmas Miracle in Caufield, U.S.A. was directed by Jud Taylor.
Who stars in Christmas Miracle in Caufield, U.S.A.?
The principal cast of Christmas Miracle in Caufield, U.S.A. includes Mitchell Ryan, Kurt Russell, Andrew Pine, John Carradine, Barbara Babcock.
When was Christmas Miracle in Caufield, U.S.A. released and how long is it?
Christmas Miracle in Caufield, U.S.A. was released in 1977 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
Who composed the musical score for Christmas Miracle in Caufield, U.S.A.?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Christmas Miracle in Caufield, U.S.A. was composed by Fred Karlin.