The Christmas Card (TV 2006)

US soldier visits the town from where an inspirational Christmas card was sent to him by a church group that mails cards out to servicemen as a goodwill effort.

Director:

Stephen Bridgewater

Writer:

Joany Kane

Stars:

Edward Asner, John Newton, Alice Evans

Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Edward Asner	...	Luke
John Newton	...	Sgt. Cody Cullen
Alice Evans	...	Faith Spelman
Lois Nettleton	...	Rosie Spelman
Ben Weber	...	Paul
Peter Jason	...	Richard
Andrew Sanford	...	Sammy
Kate Hamon	...	Selma
Glorinda Marie	...	Molly
Charlie Holliday	...	Rev. Ives
Kurt Johnson	...	Eric
Brooke Davis	...	Liddy
Nick Ballard	...	Jonesy
Chad Michael Collins	...	Lewis (as Chad Collins)
Brian Robinson	...	Edo

Storyline

US Army sergeant Cody Cullen's horror tour in Afghanistan ends when his fellow soldier Jonesy is killed in an attack while they are delivering medical supplies in Nurestan. Cody is put on leave and goes to return private possessions to Jonesy's bride turned widow. On his way home he passes Nevada City, California, where he meets Faith Spelman, who writes the parish's Christmas cards to lonely soldiers, who had coincidentally included him, an orphan. He happens to save her dad Luke from a serious car run-over. The Spellmans invite Cody home for dinner, then the Christmas tide. He proves a great help in the family logging firm. Vietenam vet Luke wants Cody as son-in-law, but although charmed, Faith still seems committed to rarely present fiancé Paul, a wine broker.

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Plot Keywords:

christmas | dinner | party | love triangle | jealousy | 

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Genres:

Family | Romance

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

2 December 2006 (USA)

Also Known As:

Karácsonyi üdvözlet

Filming Locations:

Los Angeles, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

RHI Entertainment, Alpine Medien Productions, Larry Levinson Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

84 min 84 min (DVD)

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Goofs

When Cody and Richard are preparing to go cut Christmas trees and Paul is arriving, on a close shot Cody is putting on the shirt Luke gave him, on the next wide shot he's got the shirt and coat on and is securing the chain saw, on the close shot again, he back to putting his coat back on after having just finished putting on the shirt.

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Connections

Featured in The 59th Primetime Emmy Awards (2007)

User Reviews

Excellent inspiring story of hope when all seems lost

I loved everything about this movie. I do wish that the ending had been drawn out just a bit more. Perhaps a sequel. Cody had been through so much and thought all was lost. He deserved just a minute more to bask in the moment. I was not familiar with John Newton or Alice Evans prior to this movie but I will watch for their work in the future. I am hooked. They are captivating. Excellent cast. Wonderful story of hope and how the smallest act of kindness can have a profound impact on our lives. The military theme was so well timed. The movie location was breathtaking. Thanks Hallmark for wonderful inspiring movies such as this one. I will look forward to the movie being released on DVD.