It Came Upon the Midnight Clear(1984)
It Came Upon the Midnight Clear Synopsis
Retired cop Mike Halligan decides to show his grandson, who has never seen snow before, what a real white Christmas in New York is like. But a sudden fatal heart attack derails those plans, and Halligan makes a deal with the Archangel of Heaven to return to Earth for a week until Christmas in order to give his grandson the seasonal glories of New York City.
It Came Upon the Midnight Clear (1984) is a tv movie, drama and fantasy film directed by Peter H. Hunt, released on December 15, 1984 with a runtime of 1h 36m. It stars Mickey Rooney, Scott Grimes, Barrie Youngfellow and George Gaynes. Viewers rate it 5.9 out of 10 across 8 ratings.
- Director:
- Peter H. Hunt
- Writers:
- Frank Cardea, George Schenck
- Producers:
- Frank Cardea, George Schenck
- Cinematographer:
- Dean Cundey
- Production:
- Columbia TriStar Television, Schenck/Cardea Productions
- Status:
- Released
It Came Upon the Midnight Clear (1984) Trailer
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It Came Upon the Midnight Clear Cast & Crew
Main cast
Mickey Rooney
as Mike Halligan
Scott Grimes
as Robbie Westin
Barrie Youngfellow
as Kate Westin
George Gaynes
as Arch Angel
- Gary Bayer
Gary Bayer
as Rick Westin
- William Griffis
William Griffis
as Riley Boggs
Christina Pickles
as Chris
Hamilton Camp
as Meek Angel
Elisha Cook Jr.
as Mr. Bibbs
Nicholas Hormann
as Mr. Jones
Wynn Irwin
as Santini
Hector Elias
as Ramos
Key crew
Directed by Peter H. Hunt, written by Frank Cardea and George Schenck, produced by Frank Cardea and George Schenck.
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It Came Upon the Midnight Clear Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.9/10 from 8 ratings.
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It Came Upon the Midnight Clear – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in It Came Upon the Midnight Clear?
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The main cast of It Came Upon the Midnight Clear (1984) includes Mickey Rooney, Scott Grimes, Barrie Youngfellow, George Gaynes and Gary Bayer. The film was directed by Peter H. Hunt. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was It Came Upon the Midnight Clear released?
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It Came Upon the Midnight Clear was released on December 15, 1984 and runs for 1h 36m.
Is It Came Upon the Midnight Clear worth watching?
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It Came Upon the Midnight Clear (1984) holds an average rating of 5.9 out of 10 from 8 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy tv movie, drama and fantasy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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