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Kadonnut jouluilo

Original title: It Nearly Wasn't Christmas
  • TV Movie
  • 1989
  • 1h 40m
IMDb RATING
5.8/10
254
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Kadonnut jouluilo (1989)
AdventureComedy

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 b... Read allFeeling 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 ... Read allFeeling 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.

  • Director
    • Burt Brinckerhoff
  • Writers
    • Stanley Isaacs
    • Golda David
    • Alan Jay Glueckman
  • Stars
    • Beverly Rowland
    • Charles Durning
    • Risa Schiffman
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    5.8/10
    254
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Burt Brinckerhoff
    • Writers
      • Stanley Isaacs
      • Golda David
      • Alan Jay Glueckman
    • Stars
      • Beverly Rowland
      • Charles Durning
      • Risa Schiffman
    • 16User reviews
    • 1Critic review
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Beverly Rowland
    • Mrs. Claus
    Charles Durning
    Charles Durning
    • Santa
    Risa Schiffman
    • Jennifer Baxter
    Annette Marin
    • Laura Baxter
    Wayne Osmond
    • Jeff Baxter
    Tip Boxell
    • Jeff's Boss
    M.J. Bench
    • Stubby
    Dottie Bench
    • Roly Poly
    Debbie Christensen
    • Muffin
    Kenneth Kunz
    • Trouper
    Bruce Vilanch
    Bruce Vilanch
    • Philpot
    Star Herrmann
    • Mother
    • (as Star Roman)
    Brett Webb
    • Son
    Gary Barnes
    • Father
    Paul Grace
    • Mugger
    Alan Nash
    • Ticket Clerk
    Jason Ball
    • Bus Driver
    John Daryl
    • Cop - Chicago
    • Director
      • Burt Brinckerhoff
    • Writers
      • Stanley Isaacs
      • Golda David
      • Alan Jay Glueckman
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    • Trivia
      The shopping mall where Wayne Osmond's character performs is actually in Utah.

    User reviews16

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    There is something that I don't understand why such a wonderful movie was never released on VHS or on DVD. I have not met a person who has seen it that didn't love it and want to buy it. Even today the demand is great for it. No one knows who to ask though. I remember that for a while they use to show it every year so I didn't bother to tape it when I had the chance. Big mistake for me. I think that with the garbage they are coming out now with. that it nearly wasn't Christmas would be a breath of fresh air. can anyone help us? Thank you, from all of It nearly wasn't Christmas fans every where and we are many. I assure you.If you know of any company or any one person we can contact to show our interest it would be greatly appreciated. This generation would love this story and we need to see good quality programming especially in these trying times. So, please, please if you can help us, please let us know. Thank you.
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    • Nov 21, 2008

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    • Release date
      • November 23, 1989 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • It Nearly Wasn't Christmas
    • Filming locations
      • Utah, USA
    • Production company
      • Osmond Entertainment
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 40 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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