Pratt, a church leader in the 19th century, and vincenzo di francesca, an italian pastor in the 20th century, who both join the church after studying the book of mormon. Krueger also begat a healthy progeny of holidaycentered films by bonneville, including the last leaf 1984 and easter dream 1990 for easter and noras christmas gift 1989again with a minor. I did know it was filmed in 1980 with music by the mormon tabernacle choir and. Get the latest on upcoming christmas movies, tv schedule updates, and new releases on dvd. Hellers first script was for the 1994 portuguese film pax, which starred amanda plummer. My christmas eve viewing for this year consisted of frank capras holiday favourite its a wonderful life 1946, preceded by mr.
Kruegers christmas is a movie that i see every christmas. A sweet and simple holiday special, starring james stewart and featuring some outstanding performances by the mormon tabernacle choir. James stewart was an american actor, considered to be the third greatest malescreen legend of all time by the american film institute. Jimmy stewart plays willy krueger, a widowed apartment janitor who daydreams to escape his lonely life. Kruegers christmas featuring the mormon tabernacle choir.
Jimmy plays willy kruegr, a widowed apartment janitor who daydreams to escape his lonely life. Kruegers christmas 1980 madefor television film created by brigham young univeristy for the church of jesus christ of lastterday saints. Ironically enough, i have yet to see its a wonderful life, but give me time. Overview for leslie peery howa turner classic movies. Kruegers christmas tv short 1980 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. In 1980 the church of jesus christ of latterday saints produced a christmas. White christmas, ill be home for christmas, christmas bells are ringing, and more. Starring jimmy stewart and featuring appearances by the mormon tabernacle choir, this film is. Krueger goes to the bethlehem stable in his minds eye and. The pacing is a little slower for younger kids but if they can make it through, the warmth of the ending is truly a christmas gift. Starring the late and great jimmy stewart, with the mormon tabernacle choir, this 1980 madefortv special was directed by the academy. A beautiful story celebrating the true meaning of christmas. Towards the end of his brilliant career, he did this little short film for the church of jesus christ of latterday saints.
Dec 19, 20 the pacing is a little slower for younger kids but if they can make it through, the warmth of the ending is truly a christmas gift. The film shows the struggles of early mormons to build the templewhich took 40 years to complete in the. Kruegers christmas, 1980, directed by kieth merrill, with alan nash, darro glissmeyer, beverly rowland, at tcm. How rare a possession is a 64minute film produced by the church of jesus christ of latterday saints lds church. Stewart, who is perhaps most wellknown for the role of george bailey in its a wonderful life, plays willy krueger, a widowed janitor who lives alone with his cat in a basement apartment. Finishing his work for the day as the custodian for. It also shows several key scenes from the book of mormon. The true message of christmas is shared by a widower with whomever he meets. Krueger s christmas 1980 full movie for fans of christmas movies.
The musical accompaniment by the mormon tabernacle choir is. Kruegers christmas soundtrack music jimmy stewart on. An aging santa claus is ready to retire but first he must convince his son to take over his job. An aging santa claus is ready to retire but first he must convince his. Kruegers christmas a friend referred yr umble scrivener to a james stewart film until now unknown to him, mr. Kruegers christmas is a 1980 american christmas short television film produced by the church of jesus christ of latterday saints starring james stewart. For more films by lds screenwriters, also see directors section. Himself host american film institute television film 1983.
I did know it was filmed in 1980 with music by the. Christmas movies a to z christmas movie database complete. Teddy dwyer hbo television film nominatedcableace award for actor in a dramatic or theatrical program. Another jimmy stewart film, and another film about a lonely elderly person.
Ottley, director, and the columbia symphony orchestra. My christmas eve viewing for this year consisted of frank capra s holiday favourite it s a wonderful life 1946, preceded by mr. Kruegers christmas was the result of several years of evolution in the. The latter was clearly a very personal project for james stewart, who had pretty much retired from acting by the close of the 1970s. A widowed apartment janitor daydreams to escape his lonely life. Kruegers christmas is a 1980 american christmas television special produced by the church of jesus christ of latterday saints starring james stewart, directed by kieth merrill with story by michael h. While marking a shift in outreach to the public from the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, its importance is more than that. James stewarts acting is wonderful, as you feel for him throughout the entire show. Lets settle in and spend a heartwarming evening with mr.
Kruegers christmas 1980 full movie for fans of christmas movies. Nov 05, 2015 this video was produced as a short film for television by the church of jesus christ of latterday saints in 1980. His dreams take him on a mountain sleigh ride with the choircomplete. The music for this album was featured in the film mr. It was a big deal that the mormon tabernacle choir released a secular christmas album, with songs like winter wonderland instead of silent night. Utah latterday saint lds screenwriters film, tv writers. With james stewart, beverly rowland, kamee aliessa, tamara fowler. This is not a complete list, but it has all of the information we have at this time. In 1980 the church of jesus christ of latterday saints produced a christmas film starring veteran hollywood actor james jimmy stewart. He started his acting career in hollywood with unsuccessful appearances in movies like art trouble 1934, the murder man 1935, and wife vs. Kruegers christmas 1980 james stewart is my alltime favorite actor. Kruegers christmas, 25th anniversary edition dvd 1980.
Willy krueger, a lonely and aging widower, lives in a basement apartment with only his cat george for company. On a spring day in 1820 a young man approached god with a question. As for the mormons, i can find no proselytizing here. Santa s wife ends up in new york in the early 1900s near christmastime. The film opens with willy krueger sweeping a lobby when a man with a christmas tree enters and heads for the elevator. I had expected this to be a fulllength christmas movie, so was disappointed to find it was only a short sketch. Krueger is a widowed janitor, living alone with his cat. Kruegers christmas, was broadcast on nbc on december 21, 1980 stewart, who is perhaps most wellknown for the role of george bailey in its a wonderful life, plays willy krueger, a widowed janitor who lives alone with his. He fantasizes to escape his lonely life, but the truly astounding and tender portion of this film is when mr. Kruegers christmas, was broadcast on nbc on december 21, 1980. Ottley, also appeared in the film which, by the way, was made for the church of jesus christ of.
Neil labute, richard dutcher, kieth merrill, lino brocka, richard rich and many others have written many or all of the films they have directed. Whether youre looking for a classic film, a romantic comedy, or the newest hallmark movie, there is a christmas favorite for everyone. Krueger s christmas, 1980, directed by kieth merrill, with alan nash, darro glissmeyer, beverly rowland, at tcm. Kruegers christmas 1980 the image could not be loaded. Finishing his work for the day as the custodian for the building, he ventures out on christmas eve to buy a tree and on the way, he imagines he is a welldressed gentleman while peering at some fine tailoring in a shop window along the snowy street. He muses about being a man of culture and means, picturing himself as the conductor of the mormon tabernacle choir, and imagines himself in the stable with mary, joseph, and the infant jesus. Kruegers christmas is a short film produced in 1980 by the church of jesus christ of latterday saints starring jimmy stewart and featuring the mormon tabernacle choir willy krueger is a custodian in an apartment building on christmas eve who, while goodnatured, has a tendency to let his imagination get away from him. Krueger s christmas is a 1980 american christmas television special produced by the church of jesus christ of latterday saints starring james stewart, directed by kieth merrill with story by michael h. Countdown to christmas year round with your favorite holiday movies. Jimmy stewart is perhaps the most famous pennsylvanian in the world of film. Kruegers christmas is right on the same level as that film in terms of its emotional impact. Story of a lonely old man as could only be played by the most beloved actor of. The ultimate list of christmas moves and tv specials page 17.
Kruegers christmas is a short film produced in 1980 by the church of jesus christ of latterday saints starring jimmy stewart and featuring the mormon tabernacle choir. Heller was born in london in 1960, the son of the germanborn screenwriter lukas heller, who cowrote the screenplay for the 1967 classic war film the dirty dozen. This film that stewart did for the church of latter day saints is a perfect example of his good taste. Although the little movie is only 25 minutes long, it is a joy, a gift indeed. Filmography for james stewart turner classic movies. The films emotional climax is kruegers imagined visit to the baby. Santas wife ends up in new york in the early 1900s near christmastime. The shakiest gun in the west western film hd full length comedy duration. It depicts the story of the building of the salt lake temple in a fictional encounter between a reporter and wilford woodruff and was produced for the centennial of its dedication. George burns 100th birthday party 1979 an hour of comedy and music celebrating george burns eightythird birthday. Willy krueger is a custodian in an apartment building on christmas eve who, while goodnatured, has a tendency to let his imagination get away from him. The mountain of the lord is a 72minute film produced by the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. All movie names, logos, and brands are property of their respective owners.
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