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A Dog Named Christmas
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A Dog Named Christmas

2009-11-29 · 95 min · ★ 7.0

Family · Drama · TV Movie

A developmentally challenged young man with a penchant for caring for animals in need sets out to convince his family - and their whole rural community - to participate in a local shelter's inaugural "Adopt a Dog for Christmas Program."

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Directors
Peter Werner
Production companies
Hallmark Hall of Fame Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Bruce GreenwoodBruce GreenwoodGeorge McCray
Linda EmondLinda EmondMary Ann McCray
Noel FisherNoel FisherTodd McCray
Ken PogueKen PogueHank Fisher
Carrie RuscheinskyCarrie RuscheinskyHailey
Sonja BennettSonja BennettHannah McCray
Carrie GenzelCarrie GenzelBrianna Lewis
Trenna KeatingTrenna KeatingFaye McCray
Christopher DeLisleJonathan McCray
Josh A. YoungJosh A. YoungThomas McCray
Anna Mae WillsAnna Mae WillsLucille McCray
Mary BlackMary BlackJean Fisher
Vivian NgJennifer
Kent NolanMedic
P.J. PrinslooP.J. PrinslooPendleton
Wesley MacInnesWesley MacInnesGeorge - Age 20

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