A work in constant progress (and occasional regress).
Release Date:
January 30, 1998
Original Title:
The Christmas Path
Genres:
Family
Ratings / Certifications:
US: PG
Runtime: 75
An angel cast out by Santa Claus must restore a young boy's faith in order to regain his wings in this family holiday fantasy in the tradition of Miracle on 34th Street and starring Vincent Spano and Dee Wallace Stone. Jenny Banks (Stone) is a widow and single mother doing her best just to make ends meet and care for her young daughter Dora (Madylin Sweeton) and pre-teen son Cal (Shia LaBeouf). Unable to afford a pair of angel wings for Dora's role in the upcoming school play, Jenny helps her daughter pen a letter to Santa in hopes that the jolly man in red will provide a bit of assistance.
Director:
Bernard Salzmann
Writer:
Bernard Salzmann
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