A Christmas Memory
Synopsis
A new version of Truman Capote's 1956 tale based on his own bittersweet upbringing in Alabama. The story deals with a seven-year-old who forms a special friendship with his simple, older cousin whose two sisters and bachelor brother feel he needs better influences and role models and decide to send him to military school after the Christmas holidays.
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Patty Duke
Sook
Piper Laurie
Jennie
Jeffrey DeMunn
Seabone
Anita Gillette
Callie
Julia McIlvaine
Rachel
Esther Scott
Anna Stabler
Eric Lloyd
Buddy
Jimmie F. Skaggs
Haha Jones
Robert C. Treveiler
Adult Buddy
Dan Albright
Grocer
Reynolds Allen
Customer
Suzi Bass
Rachel's Mother
Dan Biggers
Rev. Dickson
Lala Cochran
Lazy Wife
David Dwyer
Farley Wood
Edith Ivey
Customer
Frank Roberts
Mr. Macafee
Alex Van
Bus Driver
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Glenn Jordan
- Screenplay & Story
- Truman Capote, Duane Poole
- Original Score
- Lee Holdridge
- Original Title
- A Christmas Memory
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- JAWO Productions, RHI Entertainment, Hallmark Entertainment, Holiday Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Glenn Jordan
Truman Capote, Duane Poole
Lee Holdridge
Neil Roach
David A. Simmons
Glenn Jordan, Robert Halmi Sr., John Philip Dayton
Department Leadership Roster
Glenn Jordan
Director
Glenn Jordan
Producer
David A. Simmons
Editor
Neil Roach
Director of Photography
Fred Harpman
Production Design
Linda Donahue
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Christmas Memory
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What is A Christmas Memory about?
A new version of Truman Capote's 1956 tale based on his own bittersweet upbringing in Alabama. The story deals with a seven-year-old who forms a special friendship with his simple, older cousin whose two sisters and bachelor brother feel he needs better influences and role models and decide to send him to military school after the Christmas holidays.
Who directed A Christmas Memory?
A Christmas Memory was directed by Glenn Jordan.
Who stars in A Christmas Memory?
The principal cast of A Christmas Memory includes Patty Duke, Piper Laurie, Jeffrey DeMunn, Anita Gillette, Julia McIlvaine.
When was A Christmas Memory released and how long is it?
A Christmas Memory was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for A Christmas Memory?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Christmas Memory was composed by Lee Holdridge.