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Yes Virginia, There Is a Santa Claus

  • TV Movie
  • 19911991
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 1h 35m
IMDb RATING
7.4/10
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Charles Bronson, Richard Thomas, and Katharine Isabelle in Yes Virginia, There Is a Santa Claus (1991)
  • Drama
Inspired by the famous 1897 editorial that has become a holiday staple, Yes Virginia, There Is A Santa Claus tells the story of young Virginia O'Hanlan.Inspired by the famous 1897 editorial that has become a holiday staple, Yes Virginia, There Is A Santa Claus tells the story of young Virginia O'Hanlan.Inspired by the famous 1897 editorial that has become a holiday staple, Yes Virginia, There Is A Santa Claus tells the story of young Virginia O'Hanlan.
IMDb RATING
7.4/10
819
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Charles Jarrott
  • Writers
    • Val De Crowl
    • Andrew J. Fenady
  • Stars
    • Richard Thomas
    • Edward Asner
    • Charles Bronson
Top credits
  • Director
    • Charles Jarrott
  • Writers
    • Val De Crowl
    • Andrew J. Fenady
  • Stars
    • Richard Thomas
    • Edward Asner
    • Charles Bronson
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    • 36User reviews
    • 2Critic reviews
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    Yes Virginia, There Is a Santa Claus (1991)
    Charles Bronson in Yes Virginia, There Is a Santa Claus (1991)
    Edward Asner in Yes Virginia, There Is a Santa Claus (1991)
    Richard Thomas and Katharine Isabelle in Yes Virginia, There Is a Santa Claus (1991)
    Katharine Isabelle in Yes Virginia, There Is a Santa Claus (1991)
    Charles Bronson in Yes Virginia, There Is a Santa Claus (1991)
    Charles Bronson in Yes Virginia, There Is a Santa Claus (1991)
    Yes Virginia, There Is a Santa Claus (1991)
    Yes Virginia, There Is a Santa Claus (1991)
    Charles Bronson, Richard Thomas, and Katharine Isabelle in Yes Virginia, There Is a Santa Claus (1991)

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    Richard Thomas
    Richard Thomas
    • James O'Hanlanas James O'Hanlan
    Edward Asner
    Edward Asner
    • Edward P. Mitchellas Edward P. Mitchell
    Charles Bronson
    Charles Bronson
    • Francis Churchas Francis Church
    Massimo Bonetti
    • Donellias Donelli
    Tamsin Kelsey
    Tamsin Kelsey
    • Evie O'Hanlanas Evie O'Hanlan
    Colleen Winton
    Colleen Winton
    • Andrea Borlandas Andrea Borland
    John Novak
    John Novak
    • Cornelius Barringtonas Cornelius Barrington
    Katharine Isabelle
    Katharine Isabelle
    • Virginia O'Hanlonas Virginia O'Hanlon
    • (as Katherine Isobel)
    Shawn Macdonald
    Shawn Macdonald
    • Teddy O'Hanlanas Teddy O'Hanlan
    • (as Shawn MacDonald)
    Garry Chalk
    Garry Chalk
    • Gossas Goss
    Lillian Carlson
    Lillian Carlson
    • Mrs. Goldsteinas Mrs. Goldstein
    Virginia Bagnato
    • Mariaas Maria
    John Kirkconnell
    • Sean O'Hanlanas Sean O'Hanlan
    Kerry Sandomirsky
    Kerry Sandomirsky
    • Celesteas Celeste
    William Samples
    William Samples
    • Mr. Schulleras Mr. Schuller
    Tom Heaton
    Tom Heaton
    • O'Haraas O'Hara
    Tom McBeath
    Tom McBeath
    • Sgt. Flynnas Sgt. Flynn
    Hagan Beggs
    • Bartenderas Bartender
    • Director
      • Charles Jarrott
    • Writers
      • Val De Crowl
      • Andrew J. Fenady
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    Storyline

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    While newspaper writer Church struggles with the death of his wife, he receives a "special" assignment. He must answer a little girl's question about whether Santa Claus really exists. Based on a true story. —Anthony Brock
    • seven word title
    • 8 year old girl
    • girl
    • little girl
    • newspaper
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    • Genre
      • Drama
    • Certificate
      • PG-13
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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      In the movie, Yes Virginia, There Is A Santa Claus (1991), Charles Bronson plays a man struggling with the death of his beloved wife. In real life, he himself was in mourning, having lost his wife, Jill Ireland, the year before in 1990.
    • Goofs
      The real Francis P. Church only married after the publication of the "Yes, Virginia" letter in 1897, and had no children.
    • Quotes

      Andrea Borland: Did you like my story on the Vanderbilt ball?

      Edward P. Mitchell: I printed it, didn't I?

      Andrea Borland: Well, half of it.

      Edward P. Mitchell: That was the half I liked.

    • Connections
      Referenced in Night Court: Party Girl: Part 1 (1992)

    User reviews36

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    Top review
    10/10
    Best Holiday Show!
    I have been searching for this forever (years ago it didn't even show up at IMDb). I only wish I would have taped it when it aired and I cannot understand why such a beautiful movie is no longer aired, there is so much crap out there and this gem gets missed - it's mindboggling! Lifetime are you listening? AMC ? anyone? wake up!!!! I would really love to see this either out on DVD or aired this Christmas season! The story, performances and history all make this movie a standout. I again wonder WHY???? it isn't aired or accessible to viewers. I remember thinking Richard Thomas reprised his role as John Boy....Ed Asner and Charles Bronson, as always, were fantastic as were the rest of the cast.
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • December 8, 1991 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • Canada
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Так, Вірджиніє, Санта Клаус існує
    • Filming locations
      • British Columbia, Canada
    • Production companies
      • Fenady Associates
      • Quinta Communications
      • Paradigm Entertainment (II)
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 35 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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