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Title: Miracle on 34th Street (1994)
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Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
| Richard Attenborough | ... | Kris Kringle | |
| Elizabeth Perkins | ... | Dorey Walker | |
| Dylan McDermott | ... | Bryan Bedford | |
| J.T. Walsh | ... | Ed Collins | |
| James Remar | ... | Jack Duff | |
| Jane Leeves | ... | Alberta Leonard | |
| Simon Jones | ... | Donald Shellhammer | |
| William Windom | ... | C.F. Cole | |
| Mara Wilson | ... | Susan Walker | |
| Robert Prosky | ... | Judge Henry Harper | |
| Kathrine Narducci | ... | Mother | |
| Mary McCormack | ... | Myrna Foy | |
| Alvin Greenman | ... | The Doorman | |
| Allison Janney | ... | Woman in Christmas Shop | |
| Greg Noonan | ... | Cmdr. Coulson | |
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Six-year-old Susan Walker discovers dreams do come true if you really believe. She has doubts about childhood's most enduring miracle, Santa Claus. Her mother, Dorey, told her the "secret" about him a long time ago, so she doesn't expect to receive the most important gifts on her Christmas list. But after meeting a special department store Santa who's convinced he's the real thing, she is given the most precious gift of all, something to believe in. Written by Robert Lynch <docrlynch@yahoo.com>
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Grandson: Ask him. Ask him. Look at him, Grandpa. Ask him.
Judge Henry Harper: Uh, I'm sorry. He, uh he thinks you're Santa Claus.
[Kris Kringle and Judge Harper laugh]
Kris Kringle: [quietly to Harper's grandson] I am.
[to Harper]
Kris Kringle: Merry Christmas.
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Performed by Natalie Cole
Written by James Pierpont
Produced by Tommy LiPuma
Courtesy of Elektra Records
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In its original theatrical release, Twentieth Century Fox offered a full refund to any viewer who didn't enjoy the movie. Approximately 1,500 tickets were returned to the studio. See more »Goofs
In the "We believe" list is Ironworkers Local 542. There is no such branch in New York state. The other union reference (Teamsters Local 237) is correct. See more »Quotes
[first lines]Grandson: Ask him. Ask him. Look at him, Grandpa. Ask him.
Judge Henry Harper: Uh, I'm sorry. He, uh he thinks you're Santa Claus.
[Kris Kringle and Judge Harper laugh]
Kris Kringle: [quietly to Harper's grandson] I am.
[to Harper]
Kris Kringle: Merry Christmas.
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Jingle BellsPerformed by Natalie Cole
Written by James Pierpont
Produced by Tommy LiPuma
Courtesy of Elektra Records
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Country:
USARelease Date:
18 November 1994 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
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Box Office
Opening Weekend USA:
$2,753,208, 20 November 1994Gross USA:
$17,320,136Cumulative Worldwide Gross:
$46,264,384Company Credits
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The late Lord Richard Attenborough looked like he enjoyed himself in the role of Santa Claus aka Kris Kringle in this delightful updated remake. With a solid supporting cast, the film included a believable love story between Elizabeth Perkins and Dylan McDermott. Mara Wilson was wonderful as the child. There are other notable performances like Robert Prosky, Allison Janney, Mary McCormack in her first film role, J.T. Walsh and others. The film was shot on location in New York City. Instead of Macy's there is a Cole's Department store and a rival with Jane Leeves. The film has a charm all its own.