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The Man Who Saved Christmas is a film of genre Drama directed by Sturla Gunnarsson released in USA on 15 december 2002 with Jason Alexander
The Man Who Saved Christmas (2002)
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Add to a movie listReleased in USA 15 december 2002
Length 1h40
Directed by Sturla Gunnarsson
Genres Drama
Themes Christmas films
Rating64%
The Man Who Saved Christmas is a film based on the true story about the efforts of toymaker Alfred Carlton Gilbert (portrayed by Jason Alexander) of the A. C. Gilbert Company to continue making toys during World War I. First broadcast on CBS television in 2002, it was released on DVD and Blu-ray in 2008, by Echo Bridge Home Entertainment in the US.
Synopsis
The movie revolves around A.C. Gilbert, his family and toy factory. The film is set during the First World War. Gilbert, a successful toymaker, is requested by the government to re-tool his factory to help produce goods for the war effort. Gilbert initially agrees to this, but comes to regret his decision. The movie also deals with Gilbert's relationship with his father (Edward Asner) and his son (Jake Brockman, not to be confused with Jake Brockman).Actors
Jason Alexander
(A.C. Gilbert)
Kelly Rowan
(Mary)
Edward Asnere
(Charles Gilbert)
Kenneth Welsh
(Newton Baker)
Jayne Eastwood
(Mrs. Gilbert)
Daniel Kash
(Hiram Harris)
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