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Finding John Christmas
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Finding John Christmas

2003-11-30 · 83 min · ★ 6.5

Family · TV Movie

When a photojournalist photographs a mysterious stranger performing an act of bravery, the act quickly becomes headline news and the town dubs the stranger John Christmas. After seeing the photo, Kathleen McAllister becomes convinced that the mysterious stranger is in fact her long-lost brother Hank. With the town's help, Kathleen and Noah set about to find the stranger's true identity with the help Max, a Christmas angel.

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Directors
Andy Wolk
Production companies
Viacom Productions, Daniel H. Blatt Productions, Magic Rock Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Valerie BertinelliValerie BertinelliKathleen McAllister
David CubittDavid CubittNoah Greeley
William RussWilliam RussHank McAllister
Peter FalkPeter FalkMax
Maria RicossaMaria RicossaMarcy Bernard
Jennifer PisanaJennifer PisanaSoccoro Greeley
Patricia GagePatricia GageEleanor McAllister
David CalderisiDavid CalderisiDr. Merkatz
Jeremy AkermanJeremy AkermanAntonovitch
Michael HirschbachDr. Flynn
Kenny RobinsonKenny RobinsonPawn Broker
Cassie MacDonaldTribune Assistant
Justin BlackburnYoung Noah
Brian HeightonPolice Officer
Craig WoodFire Chief Vasquez
Juanita PetersJuanita PetersCustomer
Bill CarrBill CarrFather
Stacy SmithStacy SmithMother
David Gibson McLeanSon
Jessica ParsonsDaughter

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