The Christmas Train
Synopsis
Forced to take the intercontinental trip to Los Angeles by train, and determined to chronicle his adventure, disillusioned journalist Tom Langdon finds himself westbound with a variety of characters. While all passengers on the Christmas train appear to be headed for the same destination, Tom has no idea that the rugged locomotives taking him across America will instead detour straight into his heart.
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Hallmark Hall of Fame Presents: The Christmas TrainOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-11-22
Top Cast
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Dermot Mulroney
Tom Langdon
Kimberly Williams-Paisley
Eleanor Carter
Danny Glover
Max Powers
Joan Cusack
Agnes
Holly Dignard
Lelia
Kirsten Zien
Julie
Anthony Konechny
Steve
Karen Holness
Misty
Jill Teed
Roxanne
Terence Kelly
Higgins
John Innes
John Kelly
Nelson Wong
Kenny Kwan
Richard Ian Cox
Slade
Jovanna Huguet
Helen
Naika Toussaint
Becky
Jesse Stanley
Regina
Eric Gustafsson
Davey
Douglas Roy Dack
Cabbie
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ron Oliver
- Screenplay & Story
- Neal H. Dobrofsky, David Baldacci, Tippi Dobrofsky
- Original Score
- Peter Allen
- Original Title
- The Christmas Train
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- Front Street Pictures, Hallmark Hall of Fame Productions, Marc Graue Recording Services
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ron Oliver
Neal H. Dobrofsky, David Baldacci, Tippi Dobrofsky
Peter Allen
Adam Sliwinski
Tony Dean Smith
Tippi Dobrofsky, Karen S. Spiegel, Harvey Kahn, Neal H. Dobrofsky, David Baldacci
Department Leadership Roster
Brett Armstrong
Stunt Coordinator
Bob Bottieri
Production Design
Ron Oliver
Director
Adam Sliwinski
Director of Photography
Neal H. Dobrofsky
Writer
Tony Dean Smith
Editor
Harvey Kahn
Producer
Tippi Dobrofsky
Writer
Peter Allen
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Christmas Train
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What is The Christmas Train about?
Forced to take the intercontinental trip to Los Angeles by train, and determined to chronicle his adventure, disillusioned journalist Tom Langdon finds himself westbound with a variety of characters. While all passengers on the Christmas train appear to be headed for the same destination, Tom has no idea that the rugged locomotives taking him across America will instead detour straight into his heart.
Who directed The Christmas Train?
The Christmas Train was directed by Ron Oliver.
Who stars in The Christmas Train?
The principal cast of The Christmas Train includes Dermot Mulroney, Kimberly Williams-Paisley, Danny Glover, Joan Cusack, Holly Dignard.
When was The Christmas Train released and how long is it?
The Christmas Train was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
Who composed the musical score for The Christmas Train?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Christmas Train was composed by Peter Allen.
Is The Christmas Train based on a book or true story?
The Christmas Train is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "David Baldacci".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Christmas Train?
The Christmas Train holds official age classifications: US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).