On television, the movie had traditional december airings on home box office during the 1970s and early 1980s. Watch the christmas that almost wasnt shoutfactorytv. The christmas that almost wasnt 1966 rossano brazzi. The christmas that almost wasn t full name chuck e. All movie names, logos, and brands are property of their respective owners. Overview of the christmas that almost wasnt, 1966, directed by rossano brazzi, with rossano brazzi, paul tripp, lydia brazzi, at turner classic movies skip navigation tcm. But prune changed his mind and said im sorry, really sorry.
The christmas that almost wasnt is an italianmade, liveaction christmas special from 1966, and a fun twist on the beloved a christmas carol formula. The christmas that almost wasnt 1966 usage attributionnoncommercialno derivative works 3. Almost christmas if its christmas or even if its nowhere near christmas it must be time for a toasty holiday laughfest featuring a family at each others throats. I wonder if deaf kids in 1966 must have missed it if there was no closedcaption cc at that time. Through the selflessness of a little girl looking to reunite her parents for christmas and the help of his bumbling chief elf, philpot bruce vilanch, santa and the child travel across america and santa discovers. The christmas that almost wasnt is a 1966 americanitalian film that stars rossano brazzi and paul tripp, and was originally released by childhood. Shares its name with an animated christmas special starring chuck e. The christmas that almost wasnt 1966 fantastic movie. Il natale che quasi non fu aka the christmas that almost wasnt 1966 is a fairly lowbudget italianmade christmas special, directed by and costarring rossano brazzi. I didnt know that christmas movie was released in 1966 because i was born 3 years. So, that was the christmas that almost wasn t, almost wasn t, almost wasn t.
The christmas that almost wasnt 1966 the movie database. Italyusa santa claus is in peril of being unable to deliver presents for christmas when a bitter man who hates children buys the land on which. The wolf and the seven little goats and the christmas that almost. Dec 24, 20 the christmas that almost wasnt 1966 made the rounds as a kiddie matinee flick in the 1970s before becoming a staple during the christmas season on hbo through the early 1980s. The christmas that almost wasnt 1966 stream and watch. Santa cancels christmas after learning the shocking truth behind why the worlds children have suddenly lost interest in playing with toys. The christmas that almost wasnt 1966 cast and crew moviefone. Children unite to help santa claus alberto rabagliati and his wife, whose heartless landlord rossano brazzi wants the rent. In this tuneful italian holiday film a scroogy old miser decides to evict santa clause and company from the north pole because the deadbeats. The christmas that almost wasnt 1966 rotten tomatoes. Paul tripp the christmas that almost wasnt 1966, vinyl. The christmas that almost wasnt christmas tv movies.
Christmas that almost wasn t, the soundtrack details home explore movies explore composers resource directory forums contact us about us search on. Released 1966, the christmas that almost wasnt stars rossano brazzi, paul tripp, alberto rabagliati, lydia brazzi the g movie has a runtime of about 1 hr 35 min, and received a score of out of. It seems that when he was a child, sam wrote a letter thanking santa for the presents hed received, and offering to return the favor someday. Parents need to know that the christmas that almost wasnt is a 1966 film about a scroogelike character whose aim is to prevent christmas. Staring sonny fox, alberto rabagliati, paul tripp and lydia brazzi. The christmas that almost wasnt movie poster imp awards. The christmas that almost wasn t by nash, ogden and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. I didnt know that christmas movie was released in 1966 because i was born 3 years later. With beverly rowland, charles durning, risa schiffman, annette marin. One of the staples of the christmas season was the weekend matinees of the christmas that almost wasnt. Yeah it shouldn t have been made, just based on like, story and stuff, but on top of all that the christmas that almost wasn t just screws up so many times.
Dec 09, 2006 santa cancels christmas after learning the shocking truth behind why the worlds children have suddenly lost interest in playing with toys. Story of the play heres a wonderful comedy thats sure to charm audiences of all ages. Sam whipple, an attorney in onceuponatimeland, is startled to receive a visit from. The christmas that almost wasnt 1966 movie moviefone. Get the latest on upcoming christmas movies, tv schedule updates, and new releases on dvd. This combined with its length 89 minutes make it a better family or christmas film for older kids. Watch the christmas that almost wasnt online 1966 movie.
Childhood productions presents the christmas that almost wasnt starring paul tripp, rosanno brazzi, and sonny fox. The christmas that almost wasnt 1966 cast and crew children unite to help santa claus alberto rabagliati and his wife, whose heartless landlord rossano brazzi wants the rent. The christmas that almost wasnt is a 1966 americanitalian film that stars rossano brazzi and paul tripp, and was originally released by childhood productions inc. If you like the christmas that almost wasn t you are looking for movies about with santa claus, christmas, lawyer, north pole, villain, misanthrope and letter themes of family and fantasy genre shot in italy or usa. Oct 16, 20 making of the christmas that almost wasnt part two the 1966 holiday matinee classic.
Starring rossano brazzi, lydia brazzi, alberto rabagliati, sonny fox. I know cc wasnt invented in movie theaters nationwide yet until in the early 21st century. Overview of the christmas that almost wasnt, 1966, directed by rossano brazzi, with rossano brazzi, paul tripp, lydia brazzi, at turner classic movies. Dec 15, 2015 the christmas that almost wasn t christmas tv movies. The christmas that almost wasnt by nash ogden abebooks. The christmas that almost wasnt 1966 children unite to help santa claus alberto rabagliati and his wife, whose heartless landlord rossano brazzi wants the rent. Christmas that almost wasnt, the on dvd 759731408721 from hens tooth. The film offers a whimsical account of how department store santa clauses came to be. The christmas that almost wasnt 1966 directed by rossano. Tv spot the christmas that almost wasnt 1966 directed by. The christmas that almost wasn t is a 1982 adventure christmas special.
The christmas that almost wasnt 1966 available on netflix. Countdown to christmas year round with your favorite holiday movies. All of izzie publicovers plans seem to be going aw. With william burleigh, kate nicholls, anthony honour, doreen keogh. There is a scene in the christmas that almost wasnt where an italian santa claus. Its a wholesome film, though its aesthetic and overall tone are rather maudlin and gothic. Outpatient gary determines to get a tree for the children who will be in hospital for christmas. Yeah it shouldnt have been made, just based on like, story and stuff, but on top of all that the christmas that almost wasnt just screws up so many times. Official theatrical movie poster for the christmas that almost wasnt 1966. This is the first motion picture script that paul tripp has written, the first time he has ever starred in a movie, the first comic villain that rossano brazzi ever played, and, most significantly, the first motion picture that rossano brazzi ever directed. Moreover, whipple was played by paul tripp, the film s uncredited screenwriter. That day is now a mean old soul named phineas prune, who holds the deed to the north pole, is demanding back rent.
Sam whipple, an attorney in onceuponatimeland, is startled to receive a visit from santa claus shortly before christmas. Today, im taking a look at a movie from my childhood that i only recently. The christmas that almost wasnt 2 dedication to martha and ollie, my mother and father who raised me in a christian home and did their best to instill in my heart a humble respect for god and his holy word. Im done to death with christmas that wasnt and canceled christmas. Feeling unneeded, a disillusioned santa claus charles durning quits christmas. Best movies like the christmas that almost wasnt bestsimilar. On television, the movie had traditional december airings on home box office hbo during the 1970s and early 1980s.
I suspect i have the same nostalgia for it that whittier expressed for his youth in snowbound. Christmas that almost wasnt, the dvd 1966 dvd empire. In fact, i have memories of not only seeing this on hbo but also at the fox theater in newton, ks one saturday afternoon in the early 70s. The christmas that almost wasn t reprise sung by glenn yarbrough. Released 1966, the christmas that almost wasnt stars rossano brazzi, paul tripp, alberto rabagliati, lydia brazzi the g movie has a runtime of about 1. The christmas that almost wasnt 1966 made the rounds as a kiddie. This special was made by atari and pizza time theater inc. Prune charges an exorbitant amount of rent to santa, his wife. The christmas that almost wasnt 1966 article 2517 by dave sindelar viewing date. There are many firsts in the christmas that almost wasn t. Paul tripp, the screenwriter and actor playing whipple, composed the childrens song tubby the tuba which was adapted twice on film.
This childrens film stars rossano brazzi as an old skinflint who tries to evict santa and mrs. Yeah it shouldnt have been made, just based on like, story and stuff, but on top of all that the christmas that almost wasnt just screws up so many. So, that was the christmas that almost wasn t, because of a man named prune. Color 89 minutes see more films from 1966 see more about this film on our blog. Christmas that almost wasnt, the soundtrack details.
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