The Christmas Star
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The Christmas Star

(1986)Directed by Alan Shapiro94 minDrama, Family, TV Movie
“Two kids made a believer out of him.”

Horace McNickle (Ed Asner) is a counterfeiter who wants only to keep making his money and keep the law off his back. Alan Shapiro follows him through the Christmas season, where he crosses paths with Sumner (René Auberjonois), Stuart Jameson (Jim Metzler), and Sara (Susan Tyrrell). Horace is a man who has never needed anyone, and these people are slowly becoming the first relationships he has to reckon with.

Ed Asneras Horace McNickle
Jim Metzleras Stuart Jameson
Alan Northas Captain Whittaker
Fred Gwynneas Waters
Frank C. Turneras Sad Sack Santa
KLKaren Landryas Clara Jameson
Philip Brunsas Lucky
Nicolas Van Burekas Billy Jameson
Vicki Wauchopeas Trudy Jameson
Peter Bibbyas Jeremy
Lillian Carlsonas Mrs. Thurgood
David Glyn-Jonesas Night Watchman
Anthony Hollandas Old Con
Claire Vardielas Mrs. Jerome
Linda Darlowas Warrington Mom
Lorraine Foremanas Mrs. Waters
Russell Hunteras Old McNickle
John Payneas Mr. Jerome
Robyn Stevanas Waters Kid
Don Thompsonas Janitor