Movies:
A Christmas to Remember |
- Rating:
- Genre: Drama
- Director: George Englund
- Release Year: 1978
- Country: US
- Run Time: 96 minutes
Plot
As warm as winter's fire and sentimental as the sixth glass of wassail, this heart-tugging made-for-television holiday drama tells the Depression-era story of a gruff Minnesota grandfather and his wife who must take in their teenage grandson for Christmas. A city kid, the youth finds it difficult to adjust to the quiet of farm living. It is also difficult to deal with his grandfather who treats him cruelly. Unable to stand it, the youth runs away, forcing the grandfather to deal with the reason for his unending anger and to admit that he feels guilty for the death of his son. The teleplay is based on a novel by Glendon Swarthout, The Melodeon. ~ Sandra Brennan, All Movie GuideCast
Sally Chamberlain - Lil Hockmeyer
Bryan Englund
Allen Hamilton - Oskar Hockmeyer
Jason Robards, Jr. - Daniel Larson
George Perry
Eva Marie Saint - Emma Larson
Joanne Woodward - Mildred McCloud
Mary Beth Manning - Louise Hockmeyer
Lowell Anderson - Preacher
Arvi Carlson - Ralph Youngquist
Mildred Carlson - Beulah Youngquist
Pamela Danser - Lolly Hockmeyer (adult)
Nora Martin - Lolly Hockmeyer
Alex Mayer - Russell McCloud (adult)
George Parry - Russell McCloud
Guy Paul - Tall Fellow
