A farm girl nurses a wounded reindeer she believes is one of Santa's, hoping to bring it back to health in time for Christmas. Her holiday spirit inspires those around her, something her disheartened father is having trouble understanding.
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Title: Prancer (1989)
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2 nominations.
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Cast
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| Sam Elliott | ... | John Riggs | |
| Cloris Leachman | ... | Mrs. McFarland | |
| Rutanya Alda | ... | Aunt Sarah | |
| Abe Vigoda | ... | Orel Benton | |
| Michael Constantine | ... | Mr. Stewart / Santa | |
| Rebecca Harrell Tickell | ... | Jessica Riggs | |
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John Duda | ... | Steve Riggs (as John Joseph Duda) |
| Ariana Richards | ... | Carol Wetherby | |
| Mark Rolston | ... | Herb Drier | |
| Johnny Galecki | ... | Billy Quinn | |
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Walter Charles | ... | Minister |
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Victor Truro | ... | Mr. Young |
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Marcia Porter | ... | Mrs. Fairburn |
| Loren Janes | ... | Mr. Soot | |
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Robert Zimmermann | ... | Wagnall |
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Jessica, the daughter of an impoverished farmer, still believes in Santa Claus. So when she comes across a reindeer with an injured leg, it makes perfect sense to her to assume that it is Prancer, who had fallen from a Christmas display in town. She hides him in her barn and feeds him cookies, until she can return him to Santa. Her father finds him and decides to sell him to the butcher, not for venison chops, but as an advertising display. Written by <Vertigus@aol.com>
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They lost the true spirit of Christmas...And found it locked in the heart of one little girl. See more »Parents Guide:
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Jessica Riggs: I wish I could keep you for just my own pet. I'll always remember you, Prancer. I love you. Thanks, Prancer, for everything.
[Prancer runs through the forest, and Jessica follows him to Antler Ridge]
John Riggs: [joining his daughter on the cliff] Look.
Jessica Riggs: [seeing Prancer's tracks on the ledge] Where did he go?
John Riggs: I don't know. He just disappeared.
Jessica Riggs: He couldn't have jumped and live.
John Riggs: Maybe he flew. This would be a good place for Santa to come and get him.
Jessica Riggs: The moon is full.
John Riggs: And it is Christmas Eve. Listen. Maybe ...
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The film was originally set to be released by Cineplex Odeon Films, owned by the titular theatre chain, one of the largest in North America. However, due to a regime change, Cineplex Odeon dropped its distribution rights, and it eventually ended up at Orion. See more »Goofs
During the hand slapping between Dr. Benton and Jessica, the former's gloves disappear then reappear on his hands. See more »Quotes
[last lines]Jessica Riggs: I wish I could keep you for just my own pet. I'll always remember you, Prancer. I love you. Thanks, Prancer, for everything.
[Prancer runs through the forest, and Jessica follows him to Antler Ridge]
John Riggs: [joining his daughter on the cliff] Look.
Jessica Riggs: [seeing Prancer's tracks on the ledge] Where did he go?
John Riggs: I don't know. He just disappeared.
Jessica Riggs: He couldn't have jumped and live.
John Riggs: Maybe he flew. This would be a good place for Santa to come and get him.
Jessica Riggs: The moon is full.
John Riggs: And it is Christmas Eve. Listen. Maybe ...
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EnglishRelease Date:
17 November 1989 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
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Box Office
Opening Weekend USA:
$2,914,486, 19 November 1989Gross USA:
$18,587,135Cumulative Worldwide Gross:
$18,587,135Company Credits
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This film proves that there are still unspoiled hearts left on Planet Earth. Those who find it sappy or irrelevant have spent too much time wearing Grinch suits and need a good dose of humanity to thaw that hard matter in their chests that passes for a heart.
The child actors are the heart of _Prancer_. They are real, never overacting or coming off as children playing at making a film. Sam Elliot is the epitome of the overstressed, depressed man who has lost his wife and despairs of losing everything else too. His transformation is believable and worthy of the time spent to watch his character unfold. Cloris Leachman is a delight as the female Scrooge who is touched by two children--Jessica who reintroduces her to the joy of Christmas, and a little boy in church who reintroduces her to the joy of human fellowship.
Above all, this is a story of transition. The earnest child must move forward to knowledge, and the jaded grownup must move back to mystery and faith. If your Christmas is too much take and not enough give, I prescribe hot chocolate, hot buttered popcorn, and a viewing of Prancer with people you love. Better yet, do as we have and make this movie part of your personal holiday tradition. It might help make you a better person the rest of the year.