The Kid Who Loved Christmas
Synopsis
In this sentimental holiday tale, a young boy is taken away from his loving, adoptive household when his new mom is killed in an auto accident and his traveling musician dad is deemed unfit to care for him, being on the road too much. Now, the only thing that can help is if a cold, bureaucratic adoption agency caseworker sees the error of her ways and allows them to be together.
Top Cast
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Cicely Tyson
Etta Mercer
Michael Warren
Tony Parks
Sammy Davis Jr.
Sideman
Gilbert Lewis
Ed
Charlie Murphy
Jamal
Ken Page
Dwight McReady
Ray Parker, Jr.
T.C.
Della Reese
Alicia Slater
Esther Rolle
Esther Clayton
Ben Vereen
Morris
Vanessa Williams
Lynette Parks
Trent Cameron
Reggie Miller
Jimmy Carville
Santa / Taxi Driver
Paula Anglin
Cora
John Beal
Cameron
Chris Cartmill
Office Worker
Marcus Carothers
Gerald
Kelly Coffield Park
Linda Cowley
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Arthur Allan Seidelman
- Screenplay & Story
- Sam Egan, Mark McClafferty, Mark E. Corry, Lynn Marlin, Clint Smith
- Original Score
- Stanley Clarke
- Original Title
- The Kid Who Loved Christmas
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Studios
- Eddie Murphy Productions, CBS Studios, Paramount Television
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Arthur Allan Seidelman
Sam Egan, Mark McClafferty, Mark E. Corry, Lynn Marlin, Clint Smith
Stanley Clarke
Hanania Baer
Bert Glatstein
Sam Egan, Jack Frost Sanders, Mark McClafferty, Eddie Murphy
Department Leadership Roster
Sam Egan
Producer
Jack Frost Sanders
Producer
Jacqueline SaintAnne
Costume Design
Hanania Baer
Director of Photography
Bert Glatstein
Editor
Mark McClafferty
Producer
Arthur Allan Seidelman
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Kid Who Loved Christmas
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Kid Who Loved Christmas about?
In this sentimental holiday tale, a young boy is taken away from his loving, adoptive household when his new mom is killed in an auto accident and his traveling musician dad is deemed unfit to care for him, being on the road too much. Now, the only thing that can help is if a cold, bureaucratic adoption agency caseworker sees the error of her ways and allows them to be together.
Who directed The Kid Who Loved Christmas?
The Kid Who Loved Christmas was directed by Arthur Allan Seidelman.
Who stars in The Kid Who Loved Christmas?
The principal cast of The Kid Who Loved Christmas includes Cicely Tyson, Michael Warren, Sammy Davis Jr., Gilbert Lewis, Charlie Murphy.
When was The Kid Who Loved Christmas released and how long is it?
The Kid Who Loved Christmas was released in 1990 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
Who composed the musical score for The Kid Who Loved Christmas?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Kid Who Loved Christmas was composed by Stanley Clarke.