The Christmas Box (TV 1995)

A ski-shop owner reluctantly moves himself, his wife, and his daughter in to an estate as live-in help for an elderly widow. While struggling to balance his career and family life, he has recurring dreams about an angel.

Director:

Marcus Cole

Writers:

Richard Paul Evans (book), Greg Taylor (teleplay)

Stars:

Richard Thomas, Maureen O'Hara, Annette O'Toole

Won 1 Primetime Emmy. Another 1 win.

Cast

Credited cast:
Richard Thomas	...	Richard Evans
Maureen O'Hara	...	Mary Parkin (Mrs. Parkin)
Annette O'Toole	...	Keri Evans
Kelsey Mulrooney	...	Jenna Evans
Robert Curtis Brown	...	George
Michael Ensign	...	Stephen Hoover
Greg Brouwer	...	Clerk
Nicole Forester	...	Dream Angel
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Lily Nicksay	...	Dream Angel

Storyline

A ski-shop owner reluctantly moves himself, his wife, and his daughter in to an estate as live-in help for an elderly widow. While struggling to balance his career and family life, he has recurring dreams about an angel.

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Plot Keywords:

widow | christmas | christian symbolism | salt lake city utah | husband wife relationship | 

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Genres:

Drama | Fantasy

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Certificate:

G

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

17 December 1995 (USA)

Also Known As:

Der Ruf des Engels

Filming Locations:

Los Angeles, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Bonneville Producers Group, Hallmark Entertainment, Polson Company, The

Technical Specs

Runtime:

100 min 92 min (DVD)

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

This was Maureen O'Hara's first television film role since The Red Pony 22 years earlier. She would go on to make two more (one in 1998, the other in 2000) before retiring for good.

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Connections

Followed by Timepiece (1996)

User Reviews

Very good

Before I watched this movie, or read the book, I didn't think it would be very good. Look at what I would have missed if I hadn't done either. It was truly a wonderful, charming movie, as a small family moves in with an older lady. If you would like to know what happens, I advise you to watch the movie. I really enjoyed both the book and the movie, and you will too. I give it a 9 out of 10.