

The Christmas Star
1986-12-14 · 94 min · ★ 5.7
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 AsnerHorace McNickle
René AuberjonoisSumner
Jim MetzlerStuart Jameson
Susan TyrrellSara
Alan NorthCaptain Whittaker
Fred GwynneWaters
Frank C. TurnerSad Sack Santa
Philip BrunsLucky
Nicolas Van BurekBilly Jameson
Lillian CarlsonMrs. Thurgood
David Glyn-JonesNight Watchman
Anthony HollandOld Con
Claire VardielMrs. Jerome
Linda DarlowWarrington Mom
Russell HunterOld McNickleTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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