The Homecoming: A Christmas Story
Originally released in 1971. The Homecoming: A Christmas Story is a drama/family film. directed by Fielder Cook.
Starring Patricia Neal, Richard Thomas, and Edgar Bergen
Synopsis
It's Christmas Eve, early 1930s on Walton's Mountain. As the family prepares for the holiday, they anxiously await Pa's return home from his job in the city some 50 miles away. He is late, and Ma and the grandparents hear on the radio a report of a bus accident that worries them. Oldest son John-Boy must step up to help grandfather cut down a Christmas tree, and upon learning the concern about Daddy sets out to find him.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 19, 1971
54 years ago
Runtime
1h 39m
99 minutes total
User Rating
7.2/10
Great (18 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Patricia Neal
as Olivia Walton
Richard Thomas
as John-Boy Walton
Edgar Bergen
as Ebenezer Walton
Ellen Corby
as Esther Walton
Dorothy Stickney
as Emily Baldwin
Josephine Hutchinson
as Mamie Baldwin
William Windom
as Charlie Snead
Cleavon Little
as Hawthorne Dooley
Andrew Duggan
as John Walton
David Huddleston
as Sheriff Ep Bridges
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- CBS
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Homecoming: A Christmas Story about?
It's Christmas Eve, early 1930s on Walton's Mountain. As the family prepares for the holiday, they anxiously await Pa's return home from his job in the city some 50 miles away. He is late, and Ma a...
Who directed The Homecoming: A Christmas Story?
The Homecoming: A Christmas Story was directed by Fielder Cook.
How long is The Homecoming: A Christmas Story?
The Homecoming: A Christmas Story has a runtime of 1 hours and 39 minutes (99 minutes total).
When was The Homecoming: A Christmas Story released?
The Homecoming: A Christmas Story was released on December 19, 1971 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Homecoming: A Christmas Story?
The main cast of The Homecoming: A Christmas Story includes Patricia Neal, Richard Thomas, Edgar Bergen, Ellen Corby, Dorothy Stickney.