Comedy ·Drama ·Romance · United States of America · 1984 · 53m

A Matter of Principle

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Director
Gwen Arner
Cast
Alan Arkin as Flagg Purdy Tony Arkin as Edgar Purdy Gary Cole as Man with Christmas Tree Aaron Freeman as Otey Hartsook Cinnamon Idles as Eleanor Purdy Corey Kasdin as Billy Joe Purdy
Crew
Jeffrey Jur — Director of Photography Marc Miller — Editor Alan Barcus — Original Music Composer John D. Weaver — Writer Neal Miller — Writer Nancy Miller — Writer
Tagline

A story of love, devotion, relationships and Christmas...

Synopsis

A miserable man who doesn't believe in the holidays must contend with his 11 children and wife celebrating the most wonderful time of the year.

Key Collaborators
Gwen Arner Director Jeffrey Jur Director of Photography Marc Miller Editor Alan Barcus Original Music Composer John D. Weaver Writer Neal Miller Writer Nancy Miller Writer Neal Miller Producer Emily Erickson Costume Design
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