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One Christmas
Adaptation film with a runtime of 120 minutes, released in 1994. Presented in English.
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The legendary multi-award winning actress Katharine Hepburn stars alongside Henry Winkler (The Fonz - Happy Days) in this story of a young boy's Christmas adventure. Excited and slightly frightened at the prospect of visiting his estranged father, eight year old Buddy is assured that this Christmas will be his best; snow, Santa and a charming, powerful father to look up to. But on arriving at his father's home, Buddy realises he is about to face the worst time of his life, no snow, no Santa, he got lost on his way to New Orleans and worst of all, a alcoholic gigolo for a father. Buddy embarks on a journey filled with growing up, learning, and facing up to life's hard truths. Starring Katharine Hepburn, Henry Winkler, T.J Lowther, Julie Harris and Swoosie Kurtz Directed by Tony Bill, A young boy embarks on a holiday adventure with his estranged father in this poignant family drama starring Henry Winkler, Katherine Hepburn, and Swoosie Kurtz. Based on a short story by author Truman Capote, One Christmas opens in 1930, as eight year old Buddy (T.J. Lowther) leaves his aunt in Alabama to spend Christmas with his father in New Orleans. It's been years since Buddy has seen his dad, and these days the old swindler seems more interested pulling off scams than bonding with his long lost son. But the life of a con man has taken a heavy toll on Buddy's dad, and when you're entire world is based on lies, a little truth can bring the whole thing crashing down. As the hard-living grifter begins to realize the importance of cherishing every minute he has with the boy who looks up to him, young Buddy gets his Christmas wish to reconnect with the father he's never known, but always loved.
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How long is One Christmas?
One Christmas runs for 2h.
What language is it available in?
The primary language listed for this title is English.
What kind of film is this?
It is tagged under adaptation, filmed on location, christmas, drama.
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