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Christmas on Division Street

  • TV Movie
  • 19911991
  • Not RatedNot Rated
  • 2h
IMDb RATING
6.8/10
545
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Fred Savage and Hume Cronyn in Christmas on Division Street (1991)
  • Drama
A good-natured homeless man and an ill-tempered student become good friends.A good-natured homeless man and an ill-tempered student become good friends.A good-natured homeless man and an ill-tempered student become good friends.
IMDb RATING
6.8/10
545
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • George Kaczender
  • Writer
    • Barry Morrow
  • Stars
    • Fred Savage
    • Hume Cronyn
    • Badja Djola
Top credits
  • Director
    • George Kaczender
  • Writer
    • Barry Morrow
  • Stars
    • Fred Savage
    • Hume Cronyn
    • Badja Djola
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 11User reviews
    • 1Critic review
  • See production, box office & company info
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy
      • 3 nominations total

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    Fred Savage and Hume Cronyn in Christmas on Division Street (1991)
    Fred Savage and Hume Cronyn in Christmas on Division Street (1991)
    Fred Savage and Hume Cronyn in Christmas on Division Street (1991)
    Christmas on Division Street (1991)
    Christmas on Division Street (1991)
    Christmas on Division Street (1991)

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    Fred Savage
    Fred Savage
    • Trevor Atwoodas Trevor Atwood
    Hume Cronyn
    Hume Cronyn
    • Cleveland Meriwetheras Cleveland Meriwether
    Badja Djola
    Badja Djola
    • Scorpioas Scorpio
    Jim Byrnes
    Jim Byrnes
    • Benedettias Benedetti
    Cloyce Morrow
    • Susan Atwoodas Susan Atwood
    Casey Ellison
    • Derek Withersas Derek Withers
    Kenneth Welsh
    Kenneth Welsh
    • David Atwoodas David Atwood
    Kahla Lichti
    • Jill Atwoodas Jill Atwood
    Allan Lysell
    • Mr. Muhnas Mr. Muhn
    Virginia Bagnato
    • Lupeas Lupe
    Maria Jose Doyle
    • Rosaas Rosa
    • (as Maria Jose)
    John Tench
    John Tench
    • Grimesas Grimes
    John Cassini
    John Cassini
    • Whiteas White
    Tamara Stanners
    • Shauna Grantas Shauna Grant
    • (as Tamara Stainer)
    Gary Hetherington
    Gary Hetherington
    • Mr. Benchleyas Mr. Benchley
    A.C. Peterson
    A.C. Peterson
    • Mr. Frenzellas Mr. Frenzell
    • (as Alan Peterson)
    Don Williams
    • Foremanas Foreman
    Alec Burden
    • Pastor Walshas Pastor Walsh
    • Director
      • George Kaczender
    • Writer
      • Barry Morrow
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Goofs
      The photograph Trevor and Cleve had taken of them in front of the Liberty Bell doesn't match their pose when the picture was taken.
    • Connections
      Featured in The 44th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (1992)
    • Soundtracks
      Deck the Halls
      (uncredited)

      Traditional tune, lyrics by Thomas Oliphant

    User reviews11

    Review
    Top review
    6/10
    Book report on life
    Young prep school kid Fred Savage late of The Wonder Years is a preppy kid who has to write a book report on the how the other half lives. So this would be Jacob Riis goes to Philadelphia's skid row for some live derelicts. He finds one in Hume Cronyn.

    The two bond in some interesting ways and the scenes between Cronyn and Savage make this holiday film something special. No sugarcoating here in describing what goes on with the daily lives of the homeless. as portrayed by Cronyn and his companion Badja Djola who is a saxophone player who has seen some better days.

    Old age is tough enough and I'm now old enough to experience it first hand and for me it's with a state pension and social security and an apartment I can afford at this point. For Cronyn he had a tragedy that scarred him permanently and now he is a derelict in the sense he has no real direction.

    The young and old have a memorable Christmas together in this wonderful and surprisingly not that sentimental holiday tale.
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    • bkoganbing
    • Dec 26, 2017

    FAQ1

    • How can I watch this movie? I saw it in the early 90's and wish it showed every year! Great story.

    Details

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    • Release date
      • December 15, 1991 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • Canada
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Nära vänner
    • Filming locations
      • Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
    • Production companies
      • Columbia Pictures Television
      • Higher Ground Productions Inc.
      • Morrow-Heus Productions
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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