Christmas for a Dollar (2013)
The true meaning of Christmas, for just a dollar.
America is in the midst of the Great Depression, and the Kamp family is struggling to get by, especially since Mrs. Kamp’s untimely death nearly a year ago. The older children do their best to take care of the family, but it’s the younger children—Hopalong Cassidy fan Norman and straight-talking little Ruthie—who struggle most. Now, with their mother gone and their father overwhelmed by doctor bills from young Norman’s battle with polio, the Kamp siblings fully expect a Christmas without presents. But when William scrapes together a dollar in coins to use for Christmas gifts, everything begins to change.
Cast
- Brian Krause - William Kamp
- Nancy Stafford - Mrs. Rathbone
- Danielle C. Ryan - Verna Kamp
- James Gaisford - Warren Kamp
- Heather Beers - Miss Mayfield
- Jacob Buster - Norman Kamp
- Ruby Jones - Ruthie Kamp
- Ethan Hunt - Russell Kamp
- Melanie Stone - Helen
- Christopher Buster - Lenny
Screenplay
- Gale Sears (Book)
- Ben Sowards (Book)
- Sally Meyer (Screenplay)
Themes
Touching Family Stories, Sisterhood and Unexpected Betrayal, The Complex Bond Between Mother and Son, Foster Care and Survival, Father-Son Conflict and Reconciliation
Keywords
horse, family relationships, family, poor, christmas, father son relationship, father daughter relationship
Trailer
Christmas for a Dollar TrailerFrequently Asked Questions
- What is Christmas for a Dollar about?
- America is in the midst of the Great Depression, and the Kamp family is struggling to get by, especially since Mrs. Kamp’s untimely death nearly a year ago. The older children do their best to take care of the family, but it’s the younger children—Hopalong Cassidy fan Norman and straight-talking little Ruthie—who struggle most. Now, with their mother gone and their father overwhelmed by doctor bills from young Norman’s battle with polio, the Kamp siblings fully expect a Christmas without presents. But when William scrapes together a dollar in coins to use for Christmas gifts, everything begins to change.
- Who directed Christmas for a Dollar?
- Christmas for a Dollar was directed by John Lyde.
- Who stars in Christmas for a Dollar?
- Christmas for a Dollar stars Brian Krause, Nancy Stafford, Danielle C. Ryan, James Gaisford, Heather Beers, Jacob Buster.
- How long is Christmas for a Dollar?
- Christmas for a Dollar has a runtime of 1h 41m (101 minutes).
- What genre is Christmas for a Dollar?
- Christmas for a Dollar is a Drama, Family film.
- Where was Christmas for a Dollar produced?
- Christmas for a Dollar was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Christmas for a Dollar?
- The themes of Christmas for a Dollar include: Touching Family Stories, Sisterhood and Unexpected Betrayal, The Complex Bond Between Mother and Son, Foster Care and Survival, Father-Son Conflict and Reconciliation.