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A Town Without Christmas

  • TV Movie
  • 20012001
  • TV-GTV-G
  • 1h 31m
IMDb RATING
6.1/10
830
YOUR RATING
A Town Without Christmas (2001)
  • Drama
  • Family
In the small town of Seacliff, Wash., a child's letter to Santa Claus captures the nation's attention. When the little boy, Chris, writes that he wishes to leave this world so he will no lon... Read allIn the small town of Seacliff, Wash., a child's letter to Santa Claus captures the nation's attention. When the little boy, Chris, writes that he wishes to leave this world so he will no longer be a burden to his divorcing parents, a race begins to find him before he harms himsel... Read allIn the small town of Seacliff, Wash., a child's letter to Santa Claus captures the nation's attention. When the little boy, Chris, writes that he wishes to leave this world so he will no longer be a burden to his divorcing parents, a race begins to find him before he harms himself.
IMDb RATING
6.1/10
830
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Andy Wolk
  • Writer
    • Michael J. Murray
  • Stars
    • Patricia Heaton
    • Rick Roberts
    • Ernie Hudson
Top credits
  • Director
    • Andy Wolk
  • Writer
    • Michael J. Murray
  • Stars
    • Patricia Heaton
    • Rick Roberts
    • Ernie Hudson
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    • 17User reviews
    • 1Critic review
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    Patricia Heaton in A Town Without Christmas (2001)
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    Peter Falk in A Town Without Christmas (2001)
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    Patricia Heaton
    Patricia Heaton
    • M.J. Jensen
    Rick Roberts
    Rick Roberts
    • David Reynolds
    Ernie Hudson
    Ernie Hudson
    • Ted
    Isabella Fink
    • Megan
    Jeffrey R. Smith
    Jeffrey R. Smith
    • Syd
    Daniel Kash
    Daniel Kash
    • Mayor Dennis
    Marnie McPhail
    Marnie McPhail
    • Isabel
    Peter Falk
    Peter Falk
    • Max
    Cassie MacDonald
    Cassie MacDonald
    • Brittany
    Jeremy Akerman
    Jeremy Akerman
    • Sheriff Bridges
    Nigel Bennett
    Nigel Bennett
    • Literary Agent
    Faith Ward
    • Mrs. Hargrave
    Stacy Smith
    Stacy Smith
    • Rhonda
    • (as Stacey Smith)
    Bill Carr
    • David's Boss
    Martha Irving
    Martha Irving
    • Sally
    Craig Wood
    • Sam
    Andy Smith
    Andy Smith
    • Charlie Owens
    Gord McComb
    • Auctioneer
    • Director
      • Andy Wolk
    • Writer
      • Michael J. Murray
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The first of three movies starring Peter Falk in the role of 'Max', a heavenly guide, written by Michael J. Murray and Ken Gross and directed by Andrew Wolk. The others, 'Finding John Christmas' (2003) and 'When Angels Come to Town' (2004) were produced by Viacom and Paramount respectfully.
    • Quotes

      Max: I'll have a brandy Alexander. I like drinks with strippers' names.

    • Alternate versions
      The film is slightly edited down when it is rebroadcast on the Hallmark Channel or Hallmark Movies & Mysteries. When this happens, the broadcast is preceded by the message "This film has been modified from its original version. It has been formatted to fit this screen and to run in the time allotted".
    • Connections
      Followed by Finding John Christmas (2003)

    User reviews17

    Review
    Top review
    7/10
    A Movie Without a Good Ending
    Loved the first 60 minutes of this movie. We have mystery, fun and excitement. A reporter sent, wonderful paintings predicting future events, a kind act by the reporter for which the lady gave her a red coat and she twirls. Then the story sort of falls apart for me, it gets real weak. Now we end with this pageant which is going to be canceled because the power is shut off. Our hero finds Peter Falk as the magical Max and gets candles so we can have Christmas. This confusion put me to sleep. My wife agreed that the candle part was pretty lame but she would rate the movie a little higher. I am just disappointed they weren't more creative about the ending. Actually they may have been a bit lazy about the ending.
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    • Jan 11, 2018

    FAQ1

    • Will this TV movie ever come out on DVD along with Finding John Christmas & When Angels Come to Town?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • December 16, 2001 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Hallmark Drama (United States)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Un lugar sin Navidad
    • Filming locations
      • Chester, Nova Scotia, Canada
    • Production companies
      • Daniel H. Blatt Productions
      • Magic Rock Productions
      • Viacom Productions
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 31 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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