Silver Bells
“In every year... in every life... there is a season of love.”
Synopsis
Manhattanite Catherine O'Mara (Heche) bonds with a young man who has run away from his father. When the father returns to New York a year later to sell his Christmas trees, he and Catherine cross paths.
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Silver BellsOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-12-02
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Anne Heche
Catherine O'Mara
Tate Donovan
Christy Byrne
Courtney Jines
Bridget Byrne
Michael Mitchell
Danny Byrne
Victoria Justice
Rose
Max Martini
Rip
Max Martini
Sylvester Rheinback
John Benjamin Hickey
Lawrence
Lourdes Benedicto
Lizzie
Margo Martindale
Mrs. Quinn
Steve Ryan
Father
Mike Colter
Bill
Joel Steingold
Rip's Partner
David Doty
Old Man
Lenora May
Museum Employee
Vincent Foster
Policeman#1
Marc D. Wilson
Policeman #2
Mary Eileen O'Donnell
Emergency Room Nurse
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Dick Lowry
- Screenplay & Story
- Luanne Rice, Jim McGrath
- Original Score
- Mark McKenzie
- Original Title
- Silver Bells
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Hallmark Hall of Fame Productions, CBS
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Dick Lowry
Luanne Rice, Jim McGrath
Mark McKenzie
Eric Van Haren Noman
Tod Feuerman
Andrew Gottlieb
Department Leadership Roster
Dick Lowry
Director
Eric Van Haren Noman
Director of Photography
Andrew Gottlieb
Producer
Tod Feuerman
Editor
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Silver Bells
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What is Silver Bells about?
Manhattanite Catherine O'Mara (Heche) bonds with a young man who has run away from his father. When the father returns to New York a year later to sell his Christmas trees, he and Catherine cross paths.
Who directed Silver Bells?
Silver Bells was directed by Dick Lowry.
Who stars in Silver Bells?
The principal cast of Silver Bells includes Anne Heche, Tate Donovan, Courtney Jines, Michael Mitchell, Victoria Justice.
When was Silver Bells released and how long is it?
Silver Bells was released in 2005 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Silver Bells?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Silver Bells was composed by Mark McKenzie.
Is Silver Bells based on a book or true story?
Silver Bells is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Luanne Rice".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Silver Bells?
Silver Bells holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).