The Christmas Path
“An angel cast out by Santa Claus must restore a young boy's faith in order to regain his wings.”
Synopsis
An angel cast out by Santa Claus must restore a young boy's faith in order to regain his wings in this family holiday fantasy in the tradition of Miracle on 34th Street and starring Vincent Spano and Dee Wallace Stone. Jenny Banks (Stone) is a widow and single mother doing her best just to make ends meet and care for her young daughter Dora (Madylin Sweeton) and pre-teen son Cal (Shia LaBeouf). Unable to afford a pair of angel wings for Dora's role in the upcoming school play, Jenny helps her daughter pen a letter to Santa in hopes that the jolly man in red will provide a bit of assistance.
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The Christmas Path (1999) Promo - Fox Family - 25 Days Of Christmas
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-12-31
Top Cast
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Vincent Spano
Balthazar
Dee Wallace
Jenny
Shia LaBeouf
Cal
Madylin Sweeten
Dora
Diane McBain
Laura Sims
Allan Rich
Judge Landers
Marcia Wallace
Mrs. Claus
William Lucking
Santa Claus
Richard Marion
Mr. Segal
Danny Kamin
Detective Grant
Nicholas Hormann
Dr. Falk
Wanda L. Houston
Mrs. Stevens
Dawn Martel
Mrs. Stone
Kelli King
Tammy
Diana Morgan
Newscaster
Marie Caldare
Tammy's Mom
Don Maxwell
Mr. Lansky
John Fujioka
Mr. Lee
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 30, 1998
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bernard Salzmann
- Screenplay & Story
- Bernard Salzmann
- Original Score
- Tom Morse
- Original Title
- The Christmas Path
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bernard Salzmann
Bernard Salzmann
Tom Morse
Bernard Salzmann
Joel Bender
Daren Leverenz, Ami Artzi, Bernard Salzmann
Department Leadership Roster
Bernard Salzmann
Director
Bernard Salzmann
Writer
Bernard Salzmann
Director of Photography
Dan Morski
Production Design
Tom Morse
Original Music Composer
Joel Bender
Editor
Ami Artzi
Producer
Bernard Salzmann
Producer
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 Christmas Path
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What is The Christmas Path about?
An angel cast out by Santa Claus must restore a young boy's faith in order to regain his wings in this family holiday fantasy in the tradition of Miracle on 34th Street and starring Vincent Spano and Dee Wallace Stone. Jenny Banks (Stone) is a widow and single mother doing her best just to make ends meet and care for her young daughter Dora (Madylin Sweeton) and pre-teen son Cal (Shia LaBeouf). Unable to afford a pair of angel wings for Dora's role in the upcoming school play, Jenny helps her daughter pen a letter to Santa in hopes that the jolly man in red will provide a bit of assistance.
Who directed The Christmas Path?
The Christmas Path was directed by Bernard Salzmann.
Who stars in The Christmas Path?
The principal cast of The Christmas Path includes Vincent Spano, Dee Wallace, Shia LaBeouf, Madylin Sweeten, Diane McBain.
When was The Christmas Path released and how long is it?
The Christmas Path was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 1h 15m.
Who composed the musical score for The Christmas Path?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Christmas Path was composed by Tom Morse.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Christmas Path?
The Christmas Path holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).