It Came Upon the Midnight Clear (1984): Cast
It Came Upon the Midnight Clear is a 1984 fantasy drama directed by Peter H. Hunt, starring Mickey Rooney as Mike Halligan, Elisha Cook Jr. and Lloyd Nolan. It runs 1 hour 36 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 36m (96 min)
- Director
- Peter H. Hunt
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Columbia TriStar Television
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is It Came Upon the Midnight Clear About?
The premise of It Came Upon the Midnight Clear without spoilers.
Retired police officer Mike Halligan plans to give his snow‑never‑seen grandson a true white Christmas in New York. A sudden, fatal heart attack halts the celebration, but Halligan bargains with the Archangel of Heaven, earning a week back on Earth before Christmas to share the city’s festive wonders with his grandson and the magic of the season.
It Came Upon the Midnight Clear Themes & Keywords
· 6 tags- new york city
- pie in the face
- pie fight
- new york
- christmas
- angel
It Came Upon the Midnight Clear Cast & Characters
Mickey Rooney leads the cast as Mike Halligan, with Elisha Cook Jr. as Mr. Bibbs and Lloyd Nolan as Monsignor Donoghue. Directed by Peter H. Hunt; 53 actors are credited in all.
- Director Peter H. Hunt
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Mickey Rooney as Mike Halligan -
Elisha Cook Jr. as Mr. Bibbs -
Lloyd Nolan as Monsignor Donoghue -
Lurene Tuttle as Mrs. Hunt
Also Starring in It Came Upon the Midnight Clear
· 49 more- Annie Potts Cindy Mills
- George Gaynes Arch Angel
- Hamilton Camp Meek Angel
- John Welsh Jogger
- Irwin Keyes Guard
- Benny Baker Harry
- Billy Curtis Elf #2
- Michael Laskin Assistant
- Garry Goodrow Cabbie
- Jerry Maren Elf #3
- Christina Pickles Chris
- Scott Grimes Robbie Westin
- Beans Morocco Harried Angel (as Dan Barrows)
- Paddi Edwards Charity Lady
- Ellen Gerstein Nurse
- Ollie O'Toole Janitor
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- Eve Smith Mrs. Honeywell
- Gary Bayer Rick Westin
- Wynn Irwin Santini
- Hector Elias Ramos
- Jimmy Bridges Paramedic #2
- Lew Horn Johnson
- Chino 'Fats' Williams Calvin
- Gary Imhoff Freddie the Mailman
- Ernie Banks Host
- Buddy Douglas Elf #1
- Angella Kaye Kid (uncredited)
- Dick Paxton Salesman
- Roger Scott Father Karl
- Barrie Youngfellow Kate Westin
- Erwin Fuller Manager
- Nicholas Hormann Mr. Jones
- Seth Wagerman Scott
- Edgar Justice Ed
- Ray Bengston Perry
- Jan Rooney Music Teacher (as Jan Chamberlain)
- William Griffis Riley Boggs
- George Pentecost Dr. Kent
- Van Kaplan Businessman (uncredited)
- Christopher Aber Mailperson (uncredited)
- Barbette Tweed Joanie
- Alyson Kirk Missy Westin
- Eric Uhler Jim Johnson
- Joe Van Endres Paramedic #1
- Eddie Pisano Kid
- Nick DeMarinis Bellhop
- Eric Stacey Weatherman
- James Fry Street Hustler
- Mark Rodney Cop (uncredited)
Cars in It Came Upon the Midnight Clear
28 cars on screen, including the 1978 Checker Taxicab and the 1982 Chrysler LeBaron Town & Country.
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1978 Checker Taxicab Important role -
1982 Chrysler LeBaron Town & Country Important role -
1975 Dodge Coronet Minor role -
1975 Ford Econoline Minor role
It Came Upon the Midnight Clear Also Known As
Also known as “It Came Upon a Midnight Clear”.
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- It Came Upon a Midnight Clear
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Movies Like It Came Upon the Midnight Clear
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Midnight Clear, A Midnight Kiss and It Happened One Christmas.
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Midnight Clear 2006 -
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It Happened One Christmas 1977 -
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Christmas Under the Stars 2019 -
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A Christmas to Remember 1978
It Came Upon the Midnight Clear FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of It Came Upon the Midnight Clear, each answered in a sentence.
How long is It Came Upon the Midnight Clear?
It Came Upon the Midnight Clear runs 1 hour 36 minutes (96 minutes).
When was It Came Upon the Midnight Clear released?
It Came Upon the Midnight Clear was released on December 15, 1984.
Who directed It Came Upon the Midnight Clear?
It Came Upon the Midnight Clear was directed by Peter H. Hunt.
More films by Peter H. Hunt Who is in the cast of It Came Upon the Midnight Clear?
It Came Upon the Midnight Clear stars Mickey Rooney as Mike Halligan, Elisha Cook Jr. as Mr. Bibbs and Lloyd Nolan as Monsignor Donoghue, among 53 credited actors.
Does It Came Upon the Midnight Clear have a post-credit scene?
No. It Came Upon the Midnight Clear has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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