Synopsis
A miserable man who doesn't believe in the holidays must contend with his 11 children and wife celebrating the most wonderful time of the year.
Movie Information
- Director
- Gwen Arner
- Release Year
- 1984
- Runtime
- 53 minutes
- Genre
- Comedy, Drama, Romance
- Language
- EN
- Country
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Alan Arkin
Flagg Purdy
Tony Arkin
Edgar Purdy
Gary Cole
Man with Christmas Tree
Aaron Freeman
Otey Hartsook
Cinnamon Idles
Eleanor Purdy
Corey Kasdin
Billy Joe Purdy
Virginia Madsen
Lou Ellen Purdy
Mary Samuels
Orville Wright Purdy
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