A Christmas to Remember (1978)
- Director(s):
- George Englund
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As warm as winter's fire and sentimental as the sixth glass of wassail, this heart-tugging made-for-television holiday drama tells the Depression-era story of a gruff Minnesota grandfather and his wife who must take in their teenage grandson for Christmas. A city kid, the youth finds it difficult to adjust to the quiet of farm living. It is also difficult to deal with his grandfather who treats him cruelly. Unable to stand it, the youth runs away, forcing the grandfather to deal with the reason for his unending anger and to admit that he feels guilty for the death of his son. The teleplay is based on a novel by Glendon Swarthout, The Melodeon. ~ Sandra Brennan, All Movie Guide
Complete Cast:
- Sally Chamberlain - Lil Hockmeyer
- Allen Hamilton - Oskar Hockmeyer
- George Perry
- Joanne Woodward - Mildred McCloud
- Lowell Anderson - Preacher
- Mildred Carlson - Beulah Youngquist
- Nora Martin - Lolly Hockmeyer
- George Parry - Russell McCloud
- Bryan Englund
- Jason Robards, Jr. - Daniel Larson
- Eva Marie Saint - Emma Larson
- Mary Beth Manning - Louise Hockmeyer
- Arvi Carlson - Ralph Youngquist
- Pamela Danser - Lolly Hockmeyer (adult)
- Alex Mayer - Russell McCloud (adult)
- Guy Paul - Tall Fellow
- Director(s):
- George Englund
- Writer(s):
- Stewart Stern
- Producer(s):
- George Englund
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