A Grandpa for Christmas (2007)
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- TV-PG
- 1h 24min
- Comedy, Drama
- 24 Nov 2007 (USA)
- TV Movie
Bert O'Reiley is a retired song and dance man who becomes an instant grandfather to the nine-year-old granddaughter he has never met.
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Award:
- 1 nomination.
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Cast
| Ernest Borgnine | ... |
Bert O'Riley
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| Katherine Helmond | ... |
Roxie Famosa
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| Juliette Goglia | ... |
Becca O'Riley
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| Richard Libertini | ... |
Karl Sugarman
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| Tracy Nelson | ... |
Marie O'Riley
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| Jamie Farr | ... |
Adam Johnson
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| Quinn K. Redeker | ... |
Jack Fast
(as Quinn Redeker)
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| Justine Dorsey | ... |
Ashley Gee
(as Justine Rose Dorsey)
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| Timilee Romolini | ... |
Christine Rogers
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| Tom Virtue | ... |
George Rogers
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| K.T. Thangavelu | ... |
Dr. Burney
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| Gwen McGee | ... |
Kathryn Waters
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| Kelsey Lewis | ... |
Heather Rogers
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Ruth Silveira | ... |
Ruth Ortiz
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Alaina Talebreza | ... |
Mrs. Casterline
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| Jason Lombard | ... |
David Lee
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| Victoria De Mare | ... |
Waitress (uncredited)
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Cailey Elliott | ... |
Elf / Schoolgirl (uncredited)
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Trevor Gordon | ... |
Shepherd (uncredited)
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Tyler Gordon | ... |
School Boy 2 (uncredited)
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Larry Russo | ... |
Diner Patron (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Harvey Frost | ||
Written by
| David Alexander | ... | (written by) |
Produced by
| Brian Gordon | ... | producer (as Brian J. Gordon) |
| Robert A. Halmi | ... | executive producer (as Robert Halmi Jr.) |
| Larry Levinson | ... | executive producer |
| Nick Lombardo | ... | co-executive producer |
| Brian Martinez | ... | associate producer |
| Michael Moran | ... | co-executive producer |
| Erik Olson | ... | producer |
| Tracey Washington | ... | co-executive producer |
Music by
| David Lawrence | ||
Cinematography by
| Brian Shanley | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Jennifer Jean Cacavas | ||
Editorial Department
| Kevin Gieseking | ... | post-production coordinator |
| Frank Sharp | ... | post-production coordinator |
| David Urbina | ... | assistant editor |
Casting By
| Penny Perry | ||
| Amy Beth Reece | ... | (as Amy Reece) |
Production Design by
| Niko Vilaivongs | ||
Set Decoration by
| Steven Luna | ... | (production assistant) (as Steven M. Luna) |
| Shauna McDowell | ||
Costume Design by
| Amanda Vinopal | ... | (as Amanda Scholl) |
Makeup Department
| Amber Marie Kypragoras | ... | key hair stylist (as Amber Marie Garcia) |
| Jessica Lindholm | ... | assistant makeup artist |
Production Management
| Brian Gordon | ... | unit production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Rachel Baker-Thienes | ... | second second assistant director (as Rachel Baker) |
| Athena Pesante | ... | second assistant director |
Art Department
| Pedro Aguilera | ... | set dresser |
| Greg Castle | ... | leadman |
| Emily Dawson | ... | buyer |
| Melanie Hubbard | ... | property master |
| Steven Luna | ... | art department assistant |
| Nancy Marchionda | ... | buyer |
| Jason Mueller | ... | assistant property master |
| Tommy Rasera | ... | swing (as Thomas J. Rasera) |
| Daniel Tellez | ... | set dresser |
| Andrew T. Weaver | ... | on-set dresser |
Sound Department
| Josh Bissett | ... | boom operator |
| Bradford Craig | ... | boom operator |
| Houston Guy | ... | boom operator |
| Matt McGowin | ... | boom operator (as Matthew McGowan) |
| Bill Reinhardt | ... | sound mixer |
Visual Effects by
| John Peeler | ... | visual effects coordinator |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Todd Barron | ... | camera operator |
| Dimitris Bogiantzis | ... | camera operator / gaffer |
| Amanda Marie Campbell | ... | electrician |
| Brian M. Fisher | ... | electrician |
| Corey Giann Antonio | ... | lighting technician |
| Justin Jeung | ... | first assistant camera |
| Kaiyoti | ... | grip |
| Dominick Kypragoras | ... | best boy electric |
| Eric McCandless | ... | still photographer |
| Brandon Musselman | ... | electrician |
| Dawn Nakamura | ... | second assistant camera |
| Scott Probe | ... | dolly grip |
| Marshall Rao | ... | assistant camera |
Casting Department
| Christine Babayans | ... | casting associate |
| Heather Sirota | ... | extras casting |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Janice Chen | ... | costume production assistant |
| Zac Heath | ... | key costumer |
| Mayumi Masaoka | ... | wardrobe supervisor |
Location Management
| Richard Streeter | ... | location manager |
Music Department
| Gilbert Patton | ... | orchestrator (as Gil Patton) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Katie Eastridge | ... | script supervisor (as Katie Hodgkins) |
Transportation Department
| Chris Attia | ... | driver |
Additional Crew
| Jacquelyn Y. Burton | ... | production assistant |
| Matt Fitzsimons | ... | production executive |
| Dean Galanis | ... | production assistant |
| Gail Gomez | ... | production accountant |
| Marisa La Tour | ... | staff assistant |
| Dawn DeBenedetto Maurer | ... | studio teacher |
| Barbara Palka | ... | production assistant |
| Amanda Phillips | ... | development coordinator |
| Jessica Prins | ... | payroll accountant |
| James Roddy | ... | production assistant |
| Elijah Runcorn | ... | adr voice |
| Roberta Sutter | ... | set teacher |
| Chang Tseng | ... | production coordinator |
| Ryan Witherspoon | ... | assistant production coordinator |
Production Companies
- RHI Entertainment (presents)
- Alpine Medien Productions
- Larry Levinson Productions (in association with)
- Hallmark Channel
Distributors
- Hallmark Channel (2007) (United States) (tv)
- Moviemax Family (2010) (Turkey) (tv)
- True Entertainment (2013) (United Kingdom) (tv)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Vocal Yokels (loop group)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Bert is an old-time movie-star singer/ hoofer, who's retired from showbiz and estranged from his daughter and 9-year-old granddaughter, Becca. Bert, about to sell his house and move into a retirement home, suddenly finds himself caring for Becca when her mom is hospitalized - and the bond between the two of them grows (Bert takes Becca to school everyday; she meets his old show-biz friends). Written by Anonymous |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | Ernest Borgnine does not appear in this movie dressed in a tux and top hat as many publicity pictures would show for this movie. Though the photos were used for video release covers. See more » |
| Goofs | Early in the school concert a girl dressed as an elf is on stage singing to a piano accompaniment, however Roxy the pianist is sitting at the piano but not playing it. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Everything is Terrible! Holiday Special (2012). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Lately See more » |
| Quotes |
Bert O'Riley:
[Reading a cookbook]
Blanch the carrots. What the heck does that mean? See more » |