Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
Sherilyn Fenn | ... | Patty Winslow | |
Hume Cronyn | ... | Sam Clausner | |
Bruce Davison | ... | Dr. Zimmer | |
Tom McBeath | ... | Mel Breskin | |
Stephen E. Miller | ... | Milton Loomis | |
Adam Arkin | ... | Richard Frangello | |
Rory Culkin | ... | Jackson Mayhew | |
Karin Konoval | ... | Mona Sanchez | |
Lisa Pelikan | ... | Ashley Manson | |
Philip Granger | ... | Mr. Murchison | |
Judy Norton | ... | Mrs. Murchison | |
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Michaela Slinger | ... | Irma Murchison |
Sage Testini | ... | Zachary Murchison | |
Deryl Hayes | ... | News Director | |
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Amanda O'Leary | ... | Customer |
Jackson Mayhew, a 10-year-old boy whose parents died in a tragic accident, moves to Florida to live with his aunt Patty, a bartender and aspiring singer who lives and works in a failing hotel. During his summer vacation at the hotel, Jackson meets Sam Clausner, an elderly man with white hair, a white beard and a curious last name. After Jackson spreads a rumor that Sam is Santa Claus, a curious Richard Frangello checks into the hotel. Written by Jwelch5742
In my opinion this is one of the most beautiful movies made. It is well acted and well put together. Hume Cronyn is always worth watching but the biggest surprise for me was how Sherilyn Fenn has matured - a first rate performance. However, the main thing is that this is a lovely story with a charming, and quite unexpected twist near the end. I wish they would make more movies like this instead of the unending stream of "over the top" or "ugly" rubbish which seems to be so popular these days.