Black Christmas
Synopsis
A bittersweet drama on a familiar theme - the frictions forced to the surface during a Christmas family get-together - Michael Abbensetts' Black Christmas is an understated and affecting study of relationships, unexpressed pain and a tormented nostalgia for a distant home.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Stephen Frears
- Original Title
- Black Christmas
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 50m
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Stephen Frears
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What is Black Christmas about?
A bittersweet drama on a familiar theme - the frictions forced to the surface during a Christmas family get-together - Michael Abbensetts' Black Christmas is an understated and affecting study of relationships, unexpressed pain and a tormented nostalgia for a distant home.
Who directed Black Christmas?
Black Christmas was directed by Stephen Frears.
Who stars in Black Christmas?
The principal cast of Black Christmas includes Norman Beaton, Carmen Munroe, Stefan Kalipha, Janet Bartley, Shope Shodeinde.
When was Black Christmas released and how long is it?
Black Christmas was released in 1977 with a total runtime of 50m.