The Christmas Tree(1996)
The Christmas Tree Synopsis
A story about a forming friendship between an elderly nun, Sister Anthony, and New York's Rockefeller Center's head landscape architect Richard Reilly, who wants to fell a tree she's been growing for decades and move it to New York for Christmas display.
The Christmas Tree (1996) is a drama, family and tv movie film directed by Sally Field, released on December 22, 1996 with a runtime of 1h 33m. It stars Julie Harris, Trini Alvarado, Andrew McCarthy and Suzi Hofrichter. Viewers rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 8 ratings.
- Director:
- Sally Field
- Writers:
- Jill Weber, Julie Salamon, Janet Brownell
- Producers:
- Steven R. McGlothen
- Cinematographer:
- Kees Van Oostrum
- Composer:
- David Benoit
- Production:
- Fogwell Films, Walt Disney Television
- Status:
- Released
The Christmas Tree (1996) Trailer
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The Christmas Tree Cast & Crew
Main cast
Julie Harris
as Sister Anthony
Trini Alvarado
as Beth
Andrew McCarthy
as Richard Reilly
- Suzi Hofrichter
Suzi Hofrichter
as Anna 1939
Betty Aberlin
as Sister Sarah
Nili Bassman
as Anna 1950
- Imogene Bliss
Imogene Bliss
as Sister Lucia 1996
- Therese Courtney
Therese Courtney
as Mother Superior 1939
- Lulee Fisher
Lulee Fisher
as Sister Rose
Jessica Hecht
as Sister Mary
- Shannon Holt
Shannon Holt
as Sister Lucia 1939
- Lynne Innerst
Lynne Innerst
as Sister Francis 1939
Key crew
Directed by Sally Field, written by Jill Weber, Julie Salamon and Janet Brownell, produced by Steven R. McGlothen.
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The Christmas Tree Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.4/10 from 8 ratings.
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The Christmas Tree – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Christmas Tree online?
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Who stars in The Christmas Tree?
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The main cast of The Christmas Tree (1996) includes Julie Harris, Trini Alvarado, Andrew McCarthy, Suzi Hofrichter and Betty Aberlin. The film was directed by Sally Field. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Christmas Tree released?
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The Christmas Tree was released on December 22, 1996 and runs for 1h 33m.
Is The Christmas Tree worth watching?
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The Christmas Tree (1996) holds an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from 8 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, family and tv movie films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Christmas Tree?
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