A Christmas Memory (1997): Cast
A Christmas Memory is a 1997 family drama directed by Glenn Jordan, starring Piper Laurie as Jennie, Patty Duke and Jeffrey DeMunn. It runs 1 hour 36 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 36m (96 min)
- Director
- Glenn Jordan
- Original language
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English - Studio
- JAWO Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is A Christmas Memory About?
The premise of A Christmas Memory without spoilers.
A new adaptation of Truman Capote’s 1956 autobiographical tale, drawing on his bittersweet Alabama upbringing. It follows a seven‑year‑old boy who forms a close bond with his simple, older cousin. Concerned, the cousin’s two sisters and their bachelor brother feel he needs better influences and decide to send him to military school after the Christmas holidays.
A Christmas Memory Themes & Keywords
· 34 tags- male protagonist
- male and female protagonists
- reference to franklin d. roosevelt
- southern gothic
- 1930s
- alabama
- holiday movie
- dog movie
- south
- family bonding
- grief
- foodie movie
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- flying a kite
- coming to terms with dying
- coming to terms with the past
- southern culture
- holiday romance
- dog
- christmas movie
- juke joint
- christmas
- christmas present
- small town
- friendship
- holiday in title
- reference to jean harlow
- mother son relationship
- fruitcake
- friend
- father son relationship
- family relationships
- cousin cousin relationship
- american south
- coming of age
A Christmas Memory Cast & Characters
Piper Laurie leads the cast as Jennie, with Patty Duke as Sook and Jeffrey DeMunn as Seabone. Directed by Glenn Jordan; 19 actors are credited in all.
- Director Glenn Jordan
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Piper Laurie as Jennie -
Patty Duke as Sook -
Jeffrey DeMunn as Seabone - David Dwyer as Farley Wood
Also Starring in A Christmas Memory
· 15 more- Jimmie F. Skaggs Haha Jones
- Dan Biggers Rev. Dickson
- Alex Van Bus Driver
- Robert C. Treveiler Adult Buddy
- Edith Ivey Customer
- Eric Lloyd Buddy
- Anita Gillette Callie
- Esther Scott Anna Stabler
- Frank Roberts Mr. Macafee
- Dan Albright Grocer
- Julia McIlvaine Rachel
- Leland L. Jones Tree Deliveryman (uncredited)
- Suzi Bass Rachel's Mother
- Lala Cochran Lazy Wife
- Reynolds Allen Customer
More from Glenn Jordan
More films directed by Glenn Jordan: Lucy, Midwives, Sarah, Plain and Tall: Winter’s End and Night Ride Home.
Cars in A Christmas Memory
3 cars on screen, including the unknown and the Pierce-Arrow Model Z.
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unknown Minor role -
Pierce-Arrow Model Z Minor role -
1930 Ford Model A Background role
A Christmas Memory Also Known As
10 alternative titles, including “Un Natale di tanti anni fa” and “Truman Capote's 'A Christmas Memory”.
- Also known as
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- Un Natale di tanti anni fa
- Truman Capote's 'A Christmas Memory
- La stella di Natale
- 어 크리스마스 메모리
- Воспоминания об одном Рождестве
- Et juleminne
- Gwiazdkowe wspomnienie
- Secretos de Navidad
- Ett julminne
- Спогади про Різдво
Seen A Christmas Memory?
Movies Like A Christmas Memory
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including A Christmas Memory, A Christmas to Remember and Memories of Christmas.
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A Christmas Memory 1966 -
A Christmas to Remember 1978 -
Memories of Christmas 2018 -
The Christmas Tree 1969 -
The Homecoming: A Christmas Story 1971 -
My Christmas Family Tree 2021 -
A Holiday to Remember 1995 -
A Family Christmas Gift 2019 -
A Christmas in Tennessee 2018 -
A Christmas Hero 2020 -
Christmas Snow 1986 -
The Christmas Project 2016
A Christmas Memory FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of A Christmas Memory, each answered in a sentence.
How long is A Christmas Memory?
A Christmas Memory runs 1 hour 36 minutes (96 minutes).
When was A Christmas Memory released?
A Christmas Memory was released on December 21, 1997.
Who directed A Christmas Memory?
A Christmas Memory was directed by Glenn Jordan.
More films by Glenn Jordan Who is in the cast of A Christmas Memory?
A Christmas Memory stars Piper Laurie as Jennie, Patty Duke as Sook and Jeffrey DeMunn as Seabone, among 19 credited actors.
Does A Christmas Memory have a post-credit scene?
No. A Christmas Memory has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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