One Magic Christmas (1985)
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The "magic" in One Magic Christmas is often (and surprisingly) of the "black" variety. Like Jimmy Stewart before her, worn-out wife and mother Mary Steenburgen wishes that she'd never been born. And like Stewart, Steenburgen is visited by a guardian angel, in this case the western-garbed Harry Dean Stanton. Instead of granting Steenburgen's wish, Stanton shows her what life would be like without Christmas--and that vision is as grim as anything you're ever likely to see in any Holiday film. Throughout the horrendous tragedies heaped upon Steenburgen, we are comforted in the knowledge that Stanton is working in concert with Steenburgen's young daughter. Steenburgen learns her lesson of course, but what a ride! ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Starring:
- Mary Steenburgen, Gary Basaraba, (more)
- Director(s):
- Phillip Borsos
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- G
Synopsis of One Magic Christmas
The "magic" in One Magic Christmas is often (and surprisingly) of the "black" variety. Like Jimmy Stewart before her, worn-out wife and mother Mary Steenburgen wishes that she'd never been born. And like Stewart, Steenburgen is visited by a guardian angel, in this case the western-garbed Harry Dean Stanton. Instead of granting Steenburgen's wish, Stanton shows her what life would be like without Christmas--and that vision is as grim as anything you're ever likely to see in any Holiday film. Throughout the horrendous tragedies heaped upon Steenburgen, we are comforted in the knowledge that Stanton is working in concert with Steenburgen's young daughter. Steenburgen learns her lesson of course, but what a ride! ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
Complete Cast of One Magic Christmas
- Mary Steenburgen - Ginny Grainger
- Harry Dean Stanton - Gideon
- Elisabeth Harnois - Abbie Grainger
- Michelle Meyrink - Betty
- Wayne Robson - Harry Dickens
- Damir Andrei - Bank manager
- Geremy Dingle - Noonan Child
- Garreth Bennett - Harry Dickens' son
- Genevieve Appleton
- Sarah Polley - Molly Monaghan
- Robert King
- Joy Thompson-Allen - Mrs. Monaghan
- Robin McCulloch
- Julie Beaulieu - Noonan Child
- Alf Humphreys
- Graham Jarvis - Frank Crump
- Gary Basaraba - Jack Grainger
- Arthur Hill - Caleb Grainger
- Robbie Magwood - Cal Grainger
- Elias Koteas - Eddie
- Jan Rubes - Santa Claus
- Amah Harris - Girl in bank
- Gary Bush
- Rodger Barton
- Timothy Webber - Herbie Conklin
- Ken Pogue
- Rita Tuckett - Mrs. Claus
- Jane Schoettle - Bank teller
- Debra McGrath - Mrs. Noonan
- John Friesen - Mr. Noonan
- Sam Malkin - Garage mechanic
- John E. Johnson
- Director(s):
- Phillip Borsos
- Writer(s):
- Thomas Meehan, Phillip Borsos
- Producer(s):
- Michael MacDonald, Phillip Borsos, Peter O'Brian
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- G(Suitable for Children)
- 1986 - Genie Awards - Best Sound Editing
- 1986 - Genie Awards - Best Sound
- 1986 - Genie Awards - Best Sound Editing
- 1986 - Genie Awards - Best Sound
- 1986 - Genie Awards - Best Sound
- 1986 - Genie Awards - Best Sound
- 1986 - Genie Awards - Best Sound Editing
- 1986 - Genie Awards - Best Sound
- 1986 - Genie Awards - Best Sound Editing
- 1986 - Genie Awards - Best Sound Editing
- 1986 - Genie Awards - Best Sound Editing
- 1986 - Genie Awards - Best Sound Editing
- 1986 - Genie Awards - Best Sound
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