The Christmas Heart (2012)
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- TV-G
- 1h 30min
- Drama
- 02 Dec 2012 (USA)
- TV Movie
When a teenage boy desperately needs a heart transplant on Christmas Eve, his family and neighbors' forty-year tradition of lining their quaint street with Christmas luminaries is put on hold. When his parents, Ann and Mike, pray for a...
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Cast
| Teri Polo | ... |
Ann Norman
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| Paul Essiembre | ... |
Mike Norman
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| Ty Wood | ... |
Matt Norman
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Cruise Brown | ... |
Tommy Norman
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| Tess Harper | ... |
Elizabeth
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| John B. Lowe | ... |
Don
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Susan Kelso | ... |
Yvonne
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| Samantha Kendrick | ... |
Karen
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Blake Taylor | ... |
Bob
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Cherissa Richards | ... |
Dr. Shirazi
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| Adam Hurtig | ... |
Jimmy
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| Arden Alfonso | ... |
Nicki
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Stephen Eric McIntyre | ... |
John
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Mike Bell | ... |
Ray
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Jess Mal Gibbons | ... |
Miller
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Paul Magel | ... |
Dr. Brady
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| Aisha Alfa | ... |
Nurse Detroit
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| Adriana O'Neil | ... |
Nurse Cleveland
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James Juce | ... |
Bartender
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Stan Lesk | ... |
Wino
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| Ernie Pitts | ... |
Coach
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Kelly Wolfman | ... |
Traci Collins
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Tim Nhlazane | ... |
Wiggy
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Harry Nelken | ... |
Neighbor #1
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| Robert Huculak | ... |
Neighbor #2
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Joanne Rodriguez | ... |
Neighbor #3
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| Talia Pura | ... |
Neighbor #4
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| Aaron Hughes | ... |
Police Officer
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Tyla Turman | ... |
Deliver Nurse (uncredited)
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| Karen Tusa | ... |
Passerby (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Gary Yates | ||
Written by
| Michael Heaton | ... | (written by) |
Produced by
| Dale Cornick | ... | executive producer |
| Norman Denver | ... | executive producer |
| Nikki Taylor Fisher | ... | producer |
| Juliette Hagopian | ... | producer |
| Patricia Heaton | ... | executive producer |
| David Hunt | ... | executive producer |
| Leah Pasuta Katz | ... | associate producer |
| A.J. Morewitz | ... | executive producer |
| Elizabeth Missan Yost | ... | creative executive (as Elizabeth Missan) |
Music by
| Shawn Pierce | ||
Cinematography by
| Michael Marshall | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Brad Caslor | ||
Editorial Department
| Diedra Bayne | ... | first assistant editor |
| Mila Patriki | ... | colorist |
Production Design by
| Gordon Wilding | ... | (as Gord Wilding) |
Art Direction by
| Scott Rossell | ||
Costume Design by
| Linda Madden | ||
Makeup Department
| Roberta Gale | ... | assistant hair |
| Tamara Harrod | ... | key hair |
| Jennifer Machnee | ... | makeup artist (as Jen Machnee) |
| Brenda Magalas | ... | first assistant makeup artist |
Production Management
| Norman Denver | ... | production manager |
| Gary Mueller | ... | post-production supervisor |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Richard Duffy | ... | second assistant director |
| Megan Heke | ... | third assistant director |
| Ronaldo Nacionales | ... | first assistant director |
Art Department
| Nicole Briones | ... | on set dresser |
| Alexis Labra | ... | property master |
| Shawn Linden | ... | on set dresser |
| Kevin McLellan | ... | set dresser |
| Ryan Sanford | ... | set dresser |
| Adam Thorburn | ... | props assistant |
Sound Department
| Russ Dyck | ... | sound edit supervisor |
| Anita Lubosch | ... | sound effects editor |
| Stan Mak | ... | sound mixer |
| Dallas Pomedli | ... | boom operator |
| John Schritt | ... | foley re-recording / re-recording mixer |
Special Effects by
| Gord Carpenter | ... | special effects first assistant |
| Mark Gebel | ... | special effects coordinator |
| Aaron W.R. Johnston | ... | special effects second assistant (as Aaron Johnston) |
| Jimi Campbell | ... | special effects technician (uncredited) |
Visual Effects by
| Darren Wall | ... | visual effects |
Stunts
| Rick Skene | ... | stunt coordinator / stunt driver |
| Sean Skene | ... | stunt double: Jimmy / stunt performer (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| James Chrysler | ... | generator operator |
| Richard Doyle | ... | grip |
| Allen Fraser | ... | stills photographer |
| Sean Gillies | ... | lead grip |
| Jeff Hammerback | ... | second assistant camera |
| Jason Heke | ... | first assistant camera: "b" camera |
| Marcus James | ... | camera operator: "b" camera |
| Marvin Klein | ... | lamp operator |
| Lainie Knox | ... | first assistant camera |
| Marcel T. Kreutzer | ... | lamp operator (as Marcel Kreutzer) |
| Steve Madden | ... | key grip |
| Laurence Mardon | ... | gaffer |
| Len Peterson | ... | camera operator: "a" camera |
| Michael J. Scott | ... | camera trainee / daily camera trainee |
| Ben Stouffer | ... | best boy lighting |
| Vince Syposh | ... | best boy grip |
| Robert Thomson | ... | dolly grip (as Rob Thomson) |
| Charles Venzon | ... | second assistant camera: "b" camera |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Michelle Boulet | ... | costume assistant |
| Carolyn Bradshaw | ... | truck costumer |
| Wanda Farian | ... | costumer |
| Sandra Soke | ... | set supervisor |
Location Management
| Bernard Narvey | ... | location manager (as Bernie Narvey) |
| Cliff Sumter | ... | assistant location manager |
| Andrew Gallinger | ... | location assistant (uncredited) |
Music Department
| Darlene Cavalier | ... | music |
| Natasha Duprey | ... | music supervisor |
| Henry Hey | ... | orchestrator |
Script and Continuity Department
| Kelly Wolfman | ... | continuity |
Transportation Department
| Lorne J. Allen | ... | driver: cast (as Lorne Allen) |
| Dale Bracken | ... | transport coordinator / transportation coordinator |
| Ron Jennings | ... | picture vehicle coordinator |
| Dave Perich | ... | transport coordinator (as David Perich) |
| Wayne Statkewich | ... | transport captain |
Additional Crew
| Neal Baksh | ... | office production assistant |
| Michael Chirsky | ... | assistant production coordinator |
| Dale Cornick | ... | production accountant |
| James Cronk | ... | security coordinator |
| Denys Curle | ... | chef |
| Scott Layton | ... | production coordinator |
| Reed Makayev | ... | office production assistant |
| Judy Tomlinson | ... | craft service assistant |
| Michelle Walker | ... | key craft service |
Thanks
| Kenny Boyce | ... | special thanks |
Production Companies
- Hallmark Channel (presents)
- Canadian Film or Video Production Tax Credit (CPTC) (produced with the assistance/participation of)
- Film Training Manitoba (produced with the assistance of)
- FourBoys Entertainment
- Julijette
- Xmas Heart Films
Distributors
- Hallmark Channel (2012) (United States) (tv)
- M6 (2012) (France) (tv)
- 5* (2013) (United Kingdom) (tv)
- Channel 5 Television (2013) (United Kingdom) (tv)
- Just Bridge Entertainment (2013) (Netherlands) (DVD)
- Moviemax Family (2014) (Turkey) (tv)
- Tesera Entertainment (2024) (Canada)
- Tiberius Film (2014) (Germany)
- Wild Duck Productions (2022) (Spain)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Alliance of Canadian Cinema, Television and Radio Artists (ACTRA) (acknowledgement)
- Alliance of Canadian Cinema, Television and Radio Artists (ACTRA) (acknowledgement)
- Cancer Care Manitoba (special thanks)
- Channels Audio and Post Production Ltd. (audio services provided by)
- City of Winnipeg, Film & Cultural Affairs Office (we wish to thank)
- Directors Guild of Canada (DGC) (acknowledgement)
- Entertainment Partners Canada (payroll by)
- Film Training Manitoba (acknowledgement)
- IATSE Local 669 (special thanks)
- IATSE Local 856 (special thanks)
- Manitoba Film and Video Production Tax Credit (acknowledgement)
- Mid Canada Production Services (video services provided by)
- SAG-AFTRA (acknowledgement)
- Sim (cameras)
- St. Andrews Airport (special thanks)
- The Citizens of Winnipeg (we wish to thank)
- Western Union (mail services provided by)
- William F. White International (grip and electric equipment)
Storyline
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When a teenage boy desperately needs a heart transplant on Christmas Eve, his family and neighbors' forty-year tradition of lining their quaint street with Christmas luminaries is put on hold. When his parents, Ann and Mike, pray for a donor on a stormy night, the neighbors suddenly realize their luminaries could have a deeper purpose. Written by Hallmark Channel |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | Tess Harper and Teri Polo both appeared on an episode of Criminal Minds, though not together. See more » |
| Goofs | When Bob picks up the kid and twirls him around after the operation, on close up he is twirling in a counter clockwise direction. But when the camera pulls back, he is spinning clockwise. See more » |