The Thanksgiving Visitor
Synopsis
In this sequel to Truman Capote's "A Christmas Memory," a boy recalls his life with an elderly cousin in rural Alabama in the 1930s and the lesson she taught him one Thanksgiving Day about dealing with a bully from school.
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Geraldine Page
Miss Sook
Michael Kearney
Buddy
Hansford Rowe III
Odd Henderson
Joy Nicholson
Miss Armstrong
Virginia Chew
First Cousin
Lavinia Cassels
Second Cousin
Neil Fitzgerald
Uncle B
Pierre Epstein
Mr. Pruitt
Georgia Simmons
Mary Wheelwright
Christopher Norris
Annabelle Conklin
Truman Capote
Narrator (voice) (uncredited)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Frank Perry
- Screenplay & Story
- Eleanor Perry, Truman Capote
- Original Score
- Thomas Wagner
- Original Title
- The Thanksgiving Visitor
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 44m
- Production Studios
- Hallmark Hall of Fame Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Frank Perry
Eleanor Perry, Truman Capote
Thomas Wagner
Marion Kraft
Frank Perry
Department Leadership Roster
Frank Perry
Producer
Marion Kraft
Editor
Gene Callahan
Production Design
Anna Hill Johnstone
Costume Design
Frank Perry
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Thanksgiving Visitor
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Thanksgiving Visitor about?
In this sequel to Truman Capote's "A Christmas Memory," a boy recalls his life with an elderly cousin in rural Alabama in the 1930s and the lesson she taught him one Thanksgiving Day about dealing with a bully from school.
Who directed The Thanksgiving Visitor?
The Thanksgiving Visitor was directed by Frank Perry.
Who stars in The Thanksgiving Visitor?
The principal cast of The Thanksgiving Visitor includes Geraldine Page, Michael Kearney, Hansford Rowe III, Joy Nicholson, Virginia Chew.
When was The Thanksgiving Visitor released and how long is it?
The Thanksgiving Visitor was released in 1968 with a total runtime of 44m.
Who composed the musical score for The Thanksgiving Visitor?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Thanksgiving Visitor was composed by Thomas Wagner.