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Christmas in Connecticut
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Christmas in Connecticut

1992-12-22 · 93 min · ★ 4.7

Comedy · Romance · TV Movie

Elizabeth is the star of a successful cooking show and author of several cookbooks. But when her manager, Alexander sees forest ranger Jefferson, who lost his cabin in a fire, comment on TV about wishing he could get a home-cooked Christmas dinner, he arranges for a special live show on Christmas, for Elizabeth to cook him Christmas Dinner. Only Elizabeth can't cook, and trying to keep Jefferson and the viewing public from finding out on a live show may be a little difficult.

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Arnold Schwarzenegger
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Dyan CannonDyan CannonElizabeth Blane
Kris KristoffersonKris KristoffersonJefferson Jones
Tony CurtisTony CurtisAlexander Yardley
Richard RoundtreeRichard RoundtreePrescott
Kelly CinnanteJosie
Gene LythgowGene LythgowTyler
Sonny Carl DavisSonny Carl DavisCaptain Marsh
Jimmy WorkmanJimmy WorkmanKevin / Anthony
Arnold SchwarzeneggerArnold SchwarzeneggerMan in Chair in Front of Media Truck (uncredited)
Vivian BonnellVivian BonnellNorah
David ArnottDavid ArnottCrazed Director
Toni AttellToni AttellFood Stylist
Jenee BandlerKevin's Mother
Bob BraunSam Simon
Wendle JosepherWendle JosepherA.D.
Michael PotterMichael PotterPolice Officer #1
Peter KentPeter KentPolice Officer #2
Robert MachrayRobert MachrayPotter
Robert NobleRobert NobleKevin's Father
George PutnamGeorge PutnamNews Anchor

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