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  • It Happened One Christmas (1977)
  • TV-PG
    TV Movie | 109 min | Comedy, Fantasy
It Happened One Christmas (1977)
TV-PG
TV Movie | 109 min | Comedy, Fantasy

In the spirit of "It's a Wonderful Life" (1946), a young woman must give up her dream and remain in her small hometown as head of her family's Building and Loan business.
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Director
Writers
Philip Van Doren Stern (short story: The Greatest Gift) | Lionel Chetwynd (written by)
Composer
Stephen Lawrence (music by)
Cinematographer
Conrad L. Hall (as Conrad Hall)
Editors
William Martin (as Bill Martin) | Robbe Roberts
Production Designer
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Updated Dec 11, 1977

Release date
Dec 11, 1977 (United States)

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Cast

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28 cast members
Name Known for
Marlo Thomas
Mary Bailey Hatch Mary Bailey Hatch   See fewer
Orson Welles
Henry F. Potter Henry F. Potter   See fewer
Wayne Rogers
George Hatch George Hatch   See fewer
Barney Martin
Uncle Willie Uncle Willie   See fewer
Karen Carlson
Violet Violet   See fewer
Dick O'Neill
Mr. Gower Mr. Gower   See fewer
Doris Roberts
Ma Bailey Ma Bailey   See fewer
Richard Dysart
Peter Bailey Peter Bailey   See fewer
Cliff Norton
Martini Martini   See fewer
Christopher Guest
Harry Bailey Harry Bailey   See fewer
Gino Conforti
Sassini (as Gene Conforti) Sassini (as Gene Conforti)   See fewer
Ceil Cabot
Cousin Tillie Cousin Tillie   See fewer
Bryan O'Byrne
Doctor Doctor   See fewer
Rita George
Helen Bailey Helen Bailey   See fewer
Beans Morocco
Toll Keeper (as Dan Barrows) Toll Keeper (as Dan Barrows)   See fewer
James Brodhead
Bank Examiner (as James E. Brodhead) Bank Examiner (as James E. Brodhead)   See fewer
Charles Grodin
Joseph (voice) Joseph (voice)   See fewer
Bob Harks
Townsman (uncredited) Townsman (uncredited)   See fewer
David Hollander
Petey Hatch (uncredited) Petey Hatch (uncredited)   See fewer
Jim Lovelett
Sam Wainwright (uncredited) Sam Wainwright (uncredited)   See fewer
Linda Lee Lyons
Susie Hatch (uncredited) Susie Hatch (uncredited)   See fewer
Walter O. Miles
Man at Party (uncredited) Man at Party (uncredited)   See fewer
Lynn Woodlock
Mary - Age 12 (uncredited) Mary - Age 12 (uncredited)   See fewer
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