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The Christmas Card is a american film of genre Drama directed by Stephen Bridgewater released in USA on 2 december 2006 with John Newton
The Christmas Card (2006)
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Add to a movie listReleased in USA 2 december 2006
Length 1h24
Directed by Stephen Bridgewater
OriginUSA
Themes Christmas films
Rating68%
The Christmas Card is a Hallmark Channel original movie produced by RHI Entertainment. It was released December 2, 2006, and was written by Joany Kane and directed by Stephen Bridgewater. The movie was filmed on location in Nevada City, California.
Synopsis
In the midst of war in Afghanistan, Cody Cullen (John Newton) is touched by a Christmas card sent by Faith Spelman (Alice Evans) from the small, picturesque town of Nevada City, California. As months pass, the card never leaves his side, giving him the strength to survive and setting him on a mission to find her.Actors
John Newton
(Cody Cullen)
Alice Evans
(Faith Spelman)
Edward Asnere
(Luke Spelman)
Peter Jason
(Richard)
Lois Nettleton
(Rosie Spelman)
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