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Christmas Present (1986): Cast

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Christmas Present is a 1986 drama directed by Pupi Avati, starring Francesco Russo, Alessandro Haber and Diego Abatantuono. It runs 1 hour 41 minutes.

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Christmas Present (1986) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 41m (101 min)
Director
Pupi Avati
Genre
Drama
Original language
Italian
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Christmas Present About?

The premise of Christmas Present without spoilers.

On Christmas night, four estranged friends reunite for a game of poker to rip off a rich businessman—but old grudges get in the way.

Christmas Present Themes & Keywords

· 17 tags
  • christmas
  • christmas night
  • gambling
  • poker
  • poker game
  • old friends reunited
  • one day timespan
  • betrayal
  • unhappy ending
  • friendship
  • gambler
  • friend
+5 more
  • group
  • wealth
  • gay character
  • homosexual
  • italy
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Cast & crew

Christmas Present Cast & Characters

Francesco Russo leads the cast, with Alessandro Haber as Gabriele Bagnoli and Diego Abatantuono as Franco Mattioli. Directed by Pupi Avati; 14 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Pupi Avati

More films directed by Pupi Avati, best-rated first: Incantato, The American Backyard, La quattordicesima domenica del tempo ordinario and Dante.

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Christmas Present Also Known As

4 alternative titles, including “Weihnachtsgeschenk” and “Poker d'enfer à Noël”.

Also known as
  • Weihnachtsgeschenk
  • Poker d'enfer à Noël
  • Karácsonyi ajándék
  • Рождественский подарок

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Christmas Present FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Christmas Present, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Christmas Present?

Christmas Present runs 1 hour 41 minutes (101 minutes).

When was Christmas Present released?

Christmas Present was released on October 4, 1986.

Who directed Christmas Present?

Christmas Present was directed by Pupi Avati.

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Who is in the cast of Christmas Present?

Christmas Present stars Francesco Russo, Alessandro Haber as Gabriele Bagnoli and Diego Abatantuono as Franco Mattioli, among 14 credited actors.

Does Christmas Present have a post-credit scene?

No. Christmas Present has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Christmas Present in?

The original language of Christmas Present is Italian.

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