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The Christmas Star
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The Christmas Star

1986-12-14 · 94 min · ★ 5.7

Drama · Family · TV Movie

A counterfeiter finds the true meaning of the holidays.

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Directors
Alan Shapiro
Production companies
Lake Walloon Productions, Walt Disney Television
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Ed AsnerEd AsnerHorace McNickle
René AuberjonoisRené AuberjonoisSumner
Jim MetzlerJim MetzlerStuart Jameson
Susan TyrrellSusan TyrrellSara
Alan NorthAlan NorthCaptain Whittaker
Fred GwynneFred GwynneWaters
Frank C. TurnerFrank C. TurnerSad Sack Santa
Karen LandryClara Jameson
Philip BrunsPhilip BrunsLucky
Nicolas Van BurekNicolas Van BurekBilly Jameson
Vicki WauchopeTrudy Jameson
Peter BibbyJeremy
Lillian CarlsonLillian CarlsonMrs. Thurgood
David Glyn-JonesDavid Glyn-JonesNight Watchman
Anthony HollandAnthony HollandOld Con
Claire VardielClaire VardielMrs. Jerome
Linda DarlowLinda DarlowWarrington Mom
Lorraine ForemanMrs. Waters
Joseph GollandJanitor
Russell HunterRussell HunterOld McNickle

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