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Ernest Saves Christmas (1988)

PG  95 min  -  Comedy | Family | Fantasy   -  11 November 1988 (USA)
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Ernest helps Santa Claus as he searches for his successor.

Writers:

Ed Turner (story), B. Kline (screenplay), and 1 more credit »
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Jim Varney ...
Douglas Seale Douglas Seale ...
Oliver Clark Oliver Clark ...
Joe Carruthers
Noelle Parker ...
Harmony (as Noëlle Parker)
Gailard Sartain ...
Billie Bird Billie Bird ...
Mary Morrissey
Bill Byrge Bill Byrge ...
Robert Lesser Robert Lesser ...
Marty
Key Howard Key Howard ...
Immigration Agent
Jack Swanson Jack Swanson ...
Businessman
Buddy Douglas Buddy Douglas ...
Pyramus
Patty Maloney Patty Maloney ...
Thisbe
Beecher Martin Beecher Martin ...
Agent Skippy
Barry Brazell Barry Brazell ...
Cab Passenger
George Kaplan George Kaplan ...
Mr. Dillis
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Storyline

An obnoxious and bumbling but well-meaning man attempts to help Santa Claus find a successor. Failure wouild mean that there would be no Christmas. Written by K. Rose <rcs@texas.net>  

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Taglines:

A holiday comedy unlike any other! See more »

Genres:

Comedy | Family | Fantasy

Parents Guide:

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Chaotische Weihnachten See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$6,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$5,710,734 (USA) (13 November 1988)

Gross:

$28,202,109 (USA)
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Company Credits

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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color (Metrocolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Did You Know?

Trivia

The "Orlando Children's Museum" featured in this movie was actually the Orlando Science Center, which has since moved to a new location. The building is now used for city's annual Shakespeare Festival and other theater performances. See more »

Goofs

Continuity: One of the reindeer's "power-up" lights turns on before its name is called. See more »

Quotes

Chuck: The 24th... That's Christmas Eve! Who in ther right minds would be working on Christmas Eve? I'll tell ya who? WE WHO, that's who? Christmas, Thanksgiving, the Super Bowl - Bobby, if it weren't for us, this airline would NEVER get off the ground!
Bobby: [a heavy crate tips over, pinning Bobby beneath it] Ugh!
Chuck: I guess if you want something done right, you got to do it yourself...
[tips the crate to look down at Bobby]
Chuck: Yo, Bob? Break's over!
Bobby: [Chuck drops the crate and it crushes Bobby again] Oooof!
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Crazy Credits

(closing wishes) Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good night! KnoWhutImean? See more »