Directed by:
Fielder CookScreenplay:
Earl Hamner Jr.Cinematography:
Earl RathComposer:
Jerry GoldsmithCast:
Patricia Neal, Richard Thomas, Ellen Corby, Cleavon Little, Josephine Hutchinson, William Windom, Andrew Duggan, Mary Beth McDonough, Woodrow Parfrey, David Huddleston, Kent Williams, Judy Norton (more)Plots(1)
Set on a Depression Christmas Eve in 1933, this heart-tugging story centers around the Walton. They’re a rural American family preparing to celebrate Christmas together. Though times are tough, love and sharing are abundant in this family. An inspiring tale of love, hope and spirit, this deeply moving story goes far beyond the boundaries of time and place to reach out and touch everyone, everywhere. (official distributor synopsis)
(more)Cast
Patricia Neal
USA
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Richard Thomas
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Ellen Corby
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Cleavon Little
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Josephine Hutchinson
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William Windom
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Andrew Duggan
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Mary Beth McDonough
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Woodrow Parfrey
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David Huddleston
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Kent Williams
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Judy Norton
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Earl Hamner Jr.
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Jon Walmsley
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Eric Scott
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Kami Cotler
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David W. Harper
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Scott Hamner
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