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It Came Upon the Midnight Clear
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It Came Upon the Midnight Clear

1984-12-15 · 96 min · ★ 5.9

TV Movie · Drama · Fantasy

Retired cop Mike Halligan decides to show his grandson, who has never seen snow before, what a real white Christmas in New York is like. But a sudden fatal heart attack derails those plans, and Halligan makes a deal with the Archangel of Heaven to return to Earth for a week until Christmas in order to give his grandson the seasonal glories of New York City.

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Directors
Peter H. Hunt
Production companies
Columbia TriStar Television, Schenck/Cardea Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Mickey RooneyMickey RooneyMike Halligan
Scott GrimesScott GrimesRobbie Westin
Barrie YoungfellowBarrie YoungfellowKate Westin
George GaynesGeorge GaynesArch Angel
Gary BayerRick Westin
William GriffisRiley Boggs
Christina PicklesChristina PicklesChris
Hamilton CampHamilton CampMeek Angel
Elisha Cook Jr.Elisha Cook Jr.Mr. Bibbs
Nicholas HormannNicholas HormannMr. Jones
Wynn IrwinWynn IrwinSantini
Hector EliasHector EliasRamos
Barbette TweedBarbette TweedJoanie
Lew HornLew HornJohnson
Annie PottsAnnie PottsCindy Mills
Lloyd NolanLloyd NolanMonsignor Donoghue
Alyson KirkMissy Westin
Lurene TuttleLurene TuttleMrs. Hunt
George PentecostDr. Kent
Garry GoodrowGarry GoodrowCabbie

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