The Christmas Shoes (2002)
- Starring:
- Rob Lowe, Kimberly Williams, (more)
- Director(s):
- Andy Wolk
- Category:
- Television, Drama
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This sentimental made-for-TV drama was based on the bestselling novel by Donna VanLiere, which in turn was inspired by the popular song of the same name. Rob Lowe stars as Robert Layton, a workaholic attorney who sorely neglects his family, even during the Christmas season. Clearly, Layton is overdue for a "humanizing" treatment, which comes in the form of a little boy named Nathan Andrews (Max Morrow). Learning that his mother, Maggie (Kimberly Williams), is dying from congenital heart failure, and unable to financially rely upon his underemployed father, Jack (Hugh Thompson), Nathan goes about collecting tin cans and other throwaways so that he can afford an expensive pair of red shoes for his ailing mom. Nathan's plight not only touches Layton, but also has a heartwarming trickle-down effect on the lawyer's estranged family. The Christmas Shoes debuted December 1, 2002, on CBS. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Theatrical Feature Running Time:
- 94 mins
Complete Cast:
- Rob Lowe - Robert Layton
- Max Morrow - Nathan Andrews
- Shirley Douglas - Ellen Layton
- Maria Del Mar - Kate Layton
- John Dunsworth - Dr. Julian
- John MacLaren - Dean McGraw
- Kathryn MacLellan - Receptionist
- Brian Heighton - Jake Cardwell
- Bill Carr - Dr. Mather
- Connie Stewart - Elf Clerk
- Kimberly Williams - Maggie Andrews
- Hugh Thompson - Jack Andrews
- Dorian Harewood - Dalton Gregory
- David Christofel - Clerk
- Jeremy Akerman - Tom Wilson
- Rhonda McLean - Gwen
- Amber Marshall - Lily Layton
- Geoff Herod - Adult Nathan
- Juanita Peters - Hospice Worker
- Director(s):
- Andy Wolk
- Writer(s):
- Wesley Bishop
- Categories:
- Television, Drama
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