Merry Christmas, George Bailey
| Merry Christmas, George Bailey | |
|---|---|
| Based on | The Greatest Gift by Philip Van Doren Stern |
| Directed by | Matthew Diamond |
| Starring | Bill Pullman Penelope Ann Miller Nathan Lane Sally Field Martin Landau |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| Production | |
| Running time | 60 minutes |
| Original release | |
| Network | PBS |
| Release | December 25, 1997 |
Merry Christmas, George Bailey is a 1997 television broadcast directed by Matthew Diamond and starring Bill Pullman, Penelope Ann Miller, Nathan Lane, Sally Field and Martin Landau.[1] It is an adaptation of the 1946 film It's a Wonderful Life, which is based on the 1943 short story "The Greatest Gift" by Philip Van Doren Stern.[2] Filmed live, it is a recreation of Lux Radio Theater's 1949 presentation of It's A Wonderful Life.
Cast
- Bill Pullman as George Bailey[3]
- Martin Landau as Mr. Potter[3]
- Penelope Ann Miller as Mary Hatch Bailey[3]
- Nathan Lane as Clarence[4]
- Hal Holbrook and Sally Field as George's parents[4]
- Joe Mantegna as Nick the bartender[4]
- Christian Slater as Harry/Sam Wainwright[4]
- Minnie Driver as Violet Bick[4]
- Jerry Van Dyke as Uncle Billy[3]
- Carol Kane as Mary's mother[3]
- Bronson Pinchot[2]
References
- ^ Bowler, Gerry (2012). The World Encyclopedia of Christmas. McClelland & Stewart. ISBN 9781551996073.[page needed]
- ^ a b Paller, Rebecca (25 December 1997). "A Different It's a Wonderful Life on PBS, Airs Dec. 25 in NY". Playbill. Retrieved 6 September 2020.
- ^ a b c d e Heckman, Don (25 December 1997). "A Different Take on 'Wonderful Life'". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 6 September 2020.
- ^ a b c d e Ellin, Harlene (14 December 1997). "A SPECIAL HOLIDAY PRESENTATION". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 6 September 2020.
