Mr. Krueger's Christmas

TV Movie
1980
Not Rated
26m

IMDb RATING

7.9/10

1.2K

YOUR RATING

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An elderly widower relies on his daydreams and faith to get through a lonely Christmas.An elderly widower relies on his daydreams and faith to get through a lonely Christmas.An elderly widower relies on his daydreams and faith to get through a lonely Christmas.

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IMDb RATING

7.9/10

1.2K

YOUR RATING

See production info at IMDbPro

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Storyline

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Trivia
James Stewart approached the scene where Mr. Kreuger talks to the infant Jesus very seriously. Before filming this scene, he told the producer Michael McLean, "I've got only one of these in me. Everyone who doesn't need to be here, get them out. Tell them I want this to go well. I can do other takes, but this will be the right one. There will only be one." After the scene was finished, McLean asked the cameraman, "Did you get it?" "I hope so," was the reply, "because I was crying."

Goofs
(at around 16 mins) After Mr. Krueger fixes the pipes, he returns to his apartment and begins to pet his cat. As he talks about be "all by himself" on Christmas Eve, you can clearly see a crew member standing to the right of the screen with his arms folded.

Quotes
Narrator: "I love you." That's what Christmas is all about... Clarissa said it to Mr. Krueger; Mr. Krueger said it to Jesus; and Jesus in so many ways said it to all of us.

Connections
Referenced in The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson: James Stewart/Hodding Carter (1980)

Soundtracks
Sleigh Ride
Written by Leroy Anderson (uncredited) and Mitchell Parish (uncredited)
Performed by The The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square under the direction of Jerold Ottley

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Review

Featured review

10/10

Powerfully impacts viewer's life through participation in the emotion of the hero.

Marvelous movie - Clearly shows real meaning of Christmas. Impact of key scene, lovingly acted by Jimmy Stewart leaves viewer wanting it to last. Earnest prayer impacts viewer's life vicariously. This should be shown every year to everyone wanting a fresher look at the Christmas story through the eyes of a poor, devout and gentle man.