The Christmas Star
Two kids made a believer out of him.
Horace McNickle (Edward Asner) is a two-time felon serving prison time for counterfeiting. On the week before Christmas, he escapes from prison dressed as Santa Claus due to his uncanny resemblence to St. Nick resulting from his long white beard and heavyset features. McNickle hides out from the police in a nearby suburban neighborhood where he is befriended and helped by two local children who think he is the real Santa Claus. McNickle takes advantage of the kids naive ness to help him get his counterfeit money hidden somewhere in a local department store while he develops kind-hearted feelings for his two con victims that make him slowly understand the true nature of Christmas.
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Movie Details
- Original Title: The Christmas Star
- Genres: Drama, Family, TV Movie
- Release Date: 1986-12-14
- Runtime: 94 minutes
- Rating: 5.6/10 (31 votes)
- Budget: $0
- Revenue: $0
- Production Companies: Lake Walloon Productions, Walt Disney Television
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 2.8281
- Languages: English
Cast & Crew
Ed Asner
as Horace McNickle
René Auberjonois
as Sumner
Jim Metzler
as Stuart Jameson
Susan Tyrrell
as Sara
Alan North
as Captain Whittaker
Fred Gwynne
as Waters
Frank C. Turner
as Sad Sack Santa
Karen Landry
as Clara Jameson
Philip Bruns
as Lucky
Nicolas Van Burek
as Billy Jameson
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Christmas Star?▼
The Christmas Star is a Drama, Family, TV Movie movie directed by . It was released on 1986-12-14.
Who are the main actors in The Christmas Star?▼
The main cast includes Ed Asner, René Auberjonois, Jim Metzler, Susan Tyrrell, Alan North, .
Where can I watch The Christmas Star online?▼
You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if The Christmas Star is available.
Is The Christmas Star based on a true story?▼
Two kids made a believer out of him.
What is the IMDb rating of The Christmas Star?▼
The Christmas Star has an IMDb rating of 5.6/10 based on 31 votes.
What is the budget and revenue of The Christmas Star?▼
The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.
Who composed the soundtrack for The Christmas Star?▼
The soundtrack was composed by Lake Walloon Productions, Walt Disney Television. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was The Christmas Star filmed?▼
The Christmas Star was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
How long is The Christmas Star?▼
The total runtime of The Christmas Star is 94 minutes.
Is The Christmas Star suitable for kids?▼
The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.
Will there be a sequel to The Christmas Star?▼
There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to The Christmas Star.
Does The Christmas Star have a post-credit scene?▼
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