Comedy ·Drama ·Family ·TV Movie · Canada · 1983 · 48m

The Best Christmas Pageant Ever

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Director
George Schaefer
Cast
Loretta Swit as Grace Bradley Jackson Davies as Bob Bradley Antony Holland as Reverend Hopkins David Alexander as Charlie Bradley Fairuza Balk as Beth Bradley Ocean Hellman as Alice
Crew
Edward R. Brown — Director of Photography Andy Blumenthal — Editor Barbara Robinson — Screenplay George Schaefer — Producer Judy Truchan — Costume Design
Tagline

Can a cast of holy terrors be turned into little angels in time for the annual Christmas play?

Synopsis

The Herdmans – Gladys, Claude, Imogene, Leroy, Ollie and Ralph – are undeniably the worst kids in the history of the world. They lie, steal, cheat, bully and overall terrorize their small community. But this Christmas, they’re taking over their local church Pageant – and they just might unwittingly teach a shocked little town the true meaning of Christmas.

Mood & Themes
holidaybullyingdysfunctional familyjuvenile delinquentbased on children's bookchild neglectcommunity spiritchristmaspetty theftcommunity theaterchristmas pageant
Key Collaborators
George Schaefer Director Edward R. Brown Director of Photography Andy Blumenthal Editor Barbara Robinson Screenplay George Schaefer Producer Judy Truchan Costume Design
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