A Dream for Christmas
“A heartwarming story of family, love and...”
Synopsis
A Southern minister is assigned to a poor church in California where the congregation is drifting away and the church itself is scheduled for demolition.
Top Cast
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Hari Rhodes
Rev. Will Douglas
Beah Richards
Grandma Bessie
Lynn Hamilton
Sarah Douglas
George Spell
Joey Douglas
Robert DoQui
George Briggs (as Robert Do Qui)
Joel Fluellen
Arthur Rogers
Juanita Moore
Fannie Mitchell
Clarence Muse
Donald Freeland
Sarina C. Grant
Marge Fuller
Maidie Norman
Jennie Daley
Ta-Ronce Allen
Emmarine Douglas (as Taronce Allen)
Bebe Redcross
Becky Douglas
Marlon Adams
Bradley Douglas
Dennis Hines
Cotter
Zara Cully
Beth Rogers
Frances E. Williams
Cassie Thomas
DeForest Covan
Charlie Pritchard (uncredited)
Sam Laws
Junkman (uncredited)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ralph Senensky
- Screenplay & Story
- John McGreevey, Max Hodge, Earl Hamner, Jr.
- Original Score
- David Rose
- Original Title
- A Dream for Christmas
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
- Production Studios
- Lorimar Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ralph Senensky
John McGreevey, Max Hodge, Earl Hamner, Jr.
David Rose
Frank V. Phillips
Gene Fowler Jr., Bill Mosher, Anthony Wollner
Walter Coblenz, Lee Rich
Department Leadership Roster
Ralph Senensky
Director
Walter Coblenz
Producer
Gene Fowler Jr.
Editor
Bill Mosher
Editor
Anthony Wollner
Editor
Perry Ferguson II
Production Design
Patricia Norris
Costume Design
Frank V. Phillips
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Dream for Christmas
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is A Dream for Christmas about?
A Southern minister is assigned to a poor church in California where the congregation is drifting away and the church itself is scheduled for demolition.
Who directed A Dream for Christmas?
A Dream for Christmas was directed by Ralph Senensky.
Who stars in A Dream for Christmas?
The principal cast of A Dream for Christmas includes Hari Rhodes, Beah Richards, Lynn Hamilton, George Spell, Robert DoQui.
When was A Dream for Christmas released and how long is it?
A Dream for Christmas was released in 1973 with a total runtime of 2h 0m.
Who composed the musical score for A Dream for Christmas?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Dream for Christmas was composed by David Rose.
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Dream for Christmas?
A Dream for Christmas holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).