It Nearly Wasn't Christmas
Originally released in 1989. It Nearly Wasn't Christmas is a drama/tv movie film. directed by Burt Brinckerhoff.
Starring Charles Durning, Bruce Vilanch, and Wayne Osmond
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 1, 1989
36 years ago
Runtime
1h 40m
100 minutes total
User Rating
2.5/10
Mixed (4 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Osmond Entertainment
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...
Who directed It Nearly Wasn't Christmas?
It Nearly Wasn't Christmas was directed by Burt Brinckerhoff.
How long is It Nearly Wasn't Christmas?
It Nearly Wasn't Christmas has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes (100 minutes total).
When was It Nearly Wasn't Christmas released?
It Nearly Wasn't Christmas was released on December 1, 1989 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in It Nearly Wasn't Christmas?
The main cast of It Nearly Wasn't Christmas includes Charles Durning, Bruce Vilanch, Wayne Osmond, Risa Schiffman, Annette Marin.