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'Twas the Fight Before Christmas
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'Twas the Fight Before Christmas

1990-12-23 · 27 min · Not rated

Family · Comedy

Nick tries to help his classmate Derrick understand the true meaning of Christmas.

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Directors
Stephen Stiles
Production companies
Focus on the Family Films
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Joseph DammannNicholas Martin
Johnny GreenJohnny GreenDerrick Cryder
Brent KellyLouis
Terry BozemanTerry BozemanDavid 'Dad' Martin
Vaughn TaylorElizabeth 'Mom' Martin
Sarah Dammann ThomasSarah Martin
Chelsea HertfordJamie Martin
Eve BrennerEve BrennerGrandma Martin
Whit HertfordWhit HertfordPhillip Monroe / Santa
Shaylisa HurteRenee Johnson
Linda DangcilMrs. Harmon
Robert CrowRobert CrowBob Armstrong
Connie FredericksBarbara Armstrong
Earl TherouxStore Owner
Jason DaltonSpencer
Stephen BurksMr. Oliver
Jonathan Jancovic MichaelsRay
Ken C. JohnsonMcGee / Additional Cartoon Voices (voice)

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