A Christmas Memory
Synopsis
As Christmastime approaches in rural, Depression-era Alabama, a young boy and his best friend, an elderly woman distantly related to him, prepare for the impending holiday by gathering ingredients for their annual batch of fruitcakes for "people who've struck our fancy." On Christmas Eve, they talk with great anticipation of the next day, but underneath is the sad, almost unspoken knowledge that the boy is growing up and his cousin is getting older and frailer. Based on Truman Capote's autobiographical short story.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 21, 1966
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Frank Perry
- Screenplay & Story
- Eleanor Perry, Truman Capote
- Original Score
- Meyer Kupferman
- Original Title
- A Christmas Memory
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Francis Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Frank Perry
Eleanor Perry, Truman Capote
Meyer Kupferman
Conrad Hall, Jordan Cronenweth, Vincent Saizis
Ralph Rosenblum
Frank Perry
Department Leadership Roster
Frank Perry
Director
Frank Perry
Producer
Meyer Kupferman
Original Music Composer
Conrad Hall
Director of Photography
Ralph Rosenblum
Editor
Anna Hill Johnstone
Costume Design
Eleanor Perry
Writer
Jordan Cronenweth
Director of Photography
Vincent Saizis
Director of Photography
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What is A Christmas Memory about?
As Christmastime approaches in rural, Depression-era Alabama, a young boy and his best friend, an elderly woman distantly related to him, prepare for the impending holiday by gathering ingredients for their annual batch of fruitcakes for "people who've struck our fancy." On Christmas Eve, they talk with great anticipation of the next day, but underneath is the sad, almost unspoken knowledge that the boy is growing up and his cousin is getting older and frailer. Based on Truman Capote's autobiographical short story.
Who directed A Christmas Memory?
A Christmas Memory was directed by Frank Perry.
Who stars in A Christmas Memory?
The principal cast of A Christmas Memory includes Geraldine Page, Donnie Melvin, Lavinia Cassels, Christine Marler, Josip Elic.
When was A Christmas Memory released and how long is it?
A Christmas Memory was released in 1966 with a total runtime of 50m.
Who composed the musical score for A Christmas Memory?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Christmas Memory was composed by Meyer Kupferman.