Movie Description
It Nearly Wasn't Christmas
(1989)Overview
Feeling unneeded, a disillusioned Santa Claus (Charles Durning) quits Christmas. Through the selflessness of a little girl looking to reunite her parents for Christmas (and the help of his bumbling chief elf, Philpot (Bruce Vilanch), Santa and the child travel across America and Santa discovers that people really do need him and care about other people.
Featured Crew
- Director : Burt Brinckerhoff
- Writer : Golda David,Alan Jay Glueckman
- Cast : Charles Durning,Bruce Vilanch,Wayne Osmond,Risa Schiffman,Annette Marin,Beverly Rowland
Cast
Santa
Philpot
Jeff Baxter
Jennifer Baxter
Laura Baxter
Mrs. Claus
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Facts
Original TitleIt Nearly Wasn't Christmas
Status Released
Release Information
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1989-12-01
Original Language
Runtime 01h 40m
Production CompaniesOsmond Entertainment
Genres
- Drama
- TV Movie
