The Legend of Silent Night - Cast

The Legend of Silent Night (1968)
TV Movie | 120 min | Drama

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The Legend of Silent Night (1968)

TV Movie | 120 min | Drama

Pastor Josef Mohr writes a poem in 1810 and shows it to his friend Franz Gruber, the local church organist. Gruber composes music for Mohr's words, creating the popular hymn.

Director

Daniel Mann

Production Designer

Fred Harpman

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Updated Dec 25, 1968

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Dec 25, 1968 (United States)

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5 cast members

Name	Known for
James Mason Franz Gruber Franz Gruber See fewer	Lolita (1962)
Kirk Douglas Narrator Narrator See fewer	The Final Countdown (1980)
John Leyton Pastor Joseph Mohr Pastor Joseph Mohr See fewer	The Great Escape (1963)
Claudia Butenuth Gretchen Gretchen See fewer	Brass Target (1978)
Manfred Seipold Ernst Ernst See fewer	The Heart of the Matter (1983)