The Christmas Tree
L'Arbre de Noël
“Do NOT See This Picture Alone! see it with someone, with someone special...someone you love. Joyful. Tearful. Real. It's All About Love and Life. And Isn't That What It's All About.”
Synopsis
A French-American millionaire, his girlfriend and his war buddy try to grant his dying son's every wish.
Top Cast
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William Holden
Laurent Ségur
Virna Lisi
Catherine Graziani
Bourvil
Verdun
Brook Fuller
Pascal Ségur
Madeleine Damien
Marinette
Mario Feliciani
Doctor
Friedrich von Ledebur
Vernet
Georges Douking
Pet owner
Michel Thomass
Corsican friend
Jean-Pierre Castaldi
Motorcycle policeman
Yves Barsacq
Charlie Lebreton, pump attendant
France Daunic
Instructor
Adrien Cayla-Legrand
Stationmaster on the platform (uncredited)
Roland Malet
Policeman (uncredited)
Gaston Meunier
Customer at Maxim's / Grocer (uncredited)
Raymond Pierson
Customer at Maxim's (uncredited)
Lucie Dolène
Pascal Ségur (voice) (uncredited)
Paul Bonifas
(uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 25, 1969
Wide Cinema Exhibition
November 6, 2012
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Terence Young
- Screenplay & Story
- Michel Bataille, Terence Young
- Original Score
- Georges Auric
- Original Title
- L'Arbre de Noël
- Country of Origin
- France, Italy
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Production Studios
- Juppiter Generale Cinematografica, Les Films Corona, Valoria Films, Continental Films, Taurus Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Terence Young
Michel Bataille, Terence Young
Georges Auric
Henri Alekan
Johnny Dwyre, Monique Bonnot
Robert Dorfmann
Department Leadership Roster
Tanine Autré
Costume Design
Johnny Dwyre
Editor
Jean André
Production Design
Robert Dorfmann
Producer
Terence Young
Director
Terence Young
Writer
Henri Alekan
Director of Photography
Georges Auric
Original Music Composer
Monique Bonnot
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
Tous publics — Universal audience.
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Christmas Tree
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Christmas Tree about?
A French-American millionaire, his girlfriend and his war buddy try to grant his dying son's every wish.
Who directed The Christmas Tree?
The Christmas Tree was directed by Terence Young.
Who stars in The Christmas Tree?
The principal cast of The Christmas Tree includes William Holden, Virna Lisi, Bourvil, Brook Fuller, Madeleine Damien.
When was The Christmas Tree released and how long is it?
The Christmas Tree was released in 1969 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.
Who composed the musical score for The Christmas Tree?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Christmas Tree was composed by Georges Auric.
Is The Christmas Tree based on a book or true story?
The Christmas Tree is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Michel Bataille".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Christmas Tree?
The Christmas Tree holds official age classifications: FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).