It Came Upon the Midnight Clear
Synopsis
Retired cop Mike Halligan decides to show his grandson, who has never seen snow before, what a real white Christmas in New York is like. But a sudden fatal heart attack derails those plans, and Halligan makes a deal with the Archangel of Heaven to return to Earth for a week until Christmas in order to give his grandson the seasonal glories of New York City.
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ITV It Came Upon a Midnight Clear promo 1984
Type: Trailer • Published 2015-12-25
Top Cast
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Mickey Rooney
Mike Halligan
Scott Grimes
Robbie Westin
Barrie Youngfellow
Kate Westin
George Gaynes
Arch Angel
Gary Bayer
Rick Westin
William Griffis
Riley Boggs
Christina Pickles
Chris
Hamilton Camp
Meek Angel
Elisha Cook Jr.
Mr. Bibbs
Nicholas Hormann
Mr. Jones
Wynn Irwin
Santini
Hector Elias
Ramos
Barbette Tweed
Joanie
Lew Horn
Johnson
Annie Potts
Cindy Mills
Lloyd Nolan
Monsignor Donoghue
Alyson Kirk
Missy Westin
Lurene Tuttle
Mrs. Hunt
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 15, 1984
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Peter H. Hunt
- Screenplay & Story
- Frank Cardea, George Schenck
- Original Score
- Arthur B. Rubinstein
- Original Title
- It Came Upon the Midnight Clear
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- Columbia TriStar Television, Schenck/Cardea Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peter H. Hunt
Frank Cardea, George Schenck
Arthur B. Rubinstein
Dean Cundey
Jerrold L. Ludwig
Frank Cardea, George Schenck
Department Leadership Roster
Peter H. Hunt
Director
Frank Cardea
Writer
George Schenck
Writer
Frank Cardea
Producer
George Schenck
Producer
Dean Cundey
Director of Photography
Jerrold L. Ludwig
Editor
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What is It Came Upon the Midnight Clear about?
Retired cop Mike Halligan decides to show his grandson, who has never seen snow before, what a real white Christmas in New York is like. But a sudden fatal heart attack derails those plans, and Halligan makes a deal with the Archangel of Heaven to return to Earth for a week until Christmas in order to give his grandson the seasonal glories of New York City.
Who directed It Came Upon the Midnight Clear?
It Came Upon the Midnight Clear was directed by Peter H. Hunt.
Who stars in It Came Upon the Midnight Clear?
The principal cast of It Came Upon the Midnight Clear includes Mickey Rooney, Scott Grimes, Barrie Youngfellow, George Gaynes, Gary Bayer.
When was It Came Upon the Midnight Clear released and how long is it?
It Came Upon the Midnight Clear was released in 1984 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for It Came Upon the Midnight Clear?
The original motion picture soundtrack for It Came Upon the Midnight Clear was composed by Arthur B. Rubinstein.