It Nearly Wasn't Christmas (1989)
Feeling unneeded, a disillusioned Santa Claus (Charles Durning) quits Christmas. Through the selflessness of a little girl looking to reunite her parents for Christmas (and the help of his bumbling chief elf, Philpot (Bruce Vilanch), Santa and the child travel across America and Santa discovers that people really do need him and care about other people.
Director: Burt Brinckerhoff
Genre: Drama, TV Movie
Runtime: 100 min
Release Date: December 1, 1989
Cast
- Charles Durning - Santa
- Bruce Vilanch - Philpot
- Wayne Osmond - Jeff Baxter
- Risa Schiffman - Jennifer Baxter
- Annette Marin - Laura Baxter
- Beverly Rowland - Mrs. Claus
Screenplay
Production: Osmond Entertainment
Country: United States of America
Original Language: en
Keywords
santa claus, christmas
More Films by Director: Burt Brinckerhoff
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is It Nearly Wasn't Christmas about?
- Feeling unneeded, a disillusioned Santa Claus (Charles Durning) quits Christmas. Through the selflessness of a little girl looking to reunite her parents for Christmas (and the help of his bumbling chief elf, Philpot (Bruce Vilanch), Santa and the child travel across America and Santa discovers that people really do need him and care about other people.
- Who directed It Nearly Wasn't Christmas?
- It Nearly Wasn't Christmas was directed by Burt Brinckerhoff.
- Who stars in It Nearly Wasn't Christmas?
- It Nearly Wasn't Christmas stars Charles Durning, Bruce Vilanch, Wayne Osmond, Risa Schiffman, Annette Marin, Beverly Rowland.
- How long is It Nearly Wasn't Christmas?
- It Nearly Wasn't Christmas has a runtime of 1h 40m (100 minutes).
- What genre is It Nearly Wasn't Christmas?
- It Nearly Wasn't Christmas is a Drama, TV Movie film.
- Where was It Nearly Wasn't Christmas produced?
- It Nearly Wasn't Christmas was produced in United States of America.