The Christmas Gift
Synopsis
A widowed New York City architect and his young daughter take a Christmas vacation and end up in a small mystical town in Colorado where everyone believes in Santa Claus.
Top Cast
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John Denver
George Billings
Jane Kaczmarek
Susan
Edward Winter
Thomas A. Renfield
Gennie James
Alexandra 'Alex' Billings
Pat Corley
Bud Sawyer
Mary Wickes
Henrietta Sawyer
James T. Callahan
Robert Truesdale
Kurtwood Smith
Jake Richards
Anne Haney
Clara Huckle
Harvey Vernon
Hank Huckle
Twirp Anderson
Band Member
Pamela Beebe
Receptionist Louella
William Eric Bookland
Scruff
Ann Bradley
Helen the Maid
Cash Cashman
Band Member
Kathryn Christopher
Board Member
Kathy Finley
Joanne
Sam Heavrin
Grover
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Pressman
- Screenplay & Story
- Christopher Grabenstein
- Original Score
- Allyn Ferguson
- Original Title
- The Christmas Gift
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
- Production Studios
- Sunn Classic Pictures, Rosemont Productions International, CBS
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Pressman
Christopher Grabenstein
Allyn Ferguson
John Coquillon
Department Leadership Roster
Christopher Grabenstein
Writer
Michael Pressman
Director
Allyn Ferguson
Original Music Composer
John Coquillon
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Christmas Gift
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What is The Christmas Gift about?
A widowed New York City architect and his young daughter take a Christmas vacation and end up in a small mystical town in Colorado where everyone believes in Santa Claus.
Who directed The Christmas Gift?
The Christmas Gift was directed by Michael Pressman.
Who stars in The Christmas Gift?
The principal cast of The Christmas Gift includes John Denver, Jane Kaczmarek, Edward Winter, Gennie James, Pat Corley.
When was The Christmas Gift released and how long is it?
The Christmas Gift was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 2h 0m.
Who composed the musical score for The Christmas Gift?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Christmas Gift was composed by Allyn Ferguson.