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Finding John Christmas poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 64.2 / 100
2003·Drama / Family / Fantasy·1h 30m

FINDING JOHN CHRISTMAS

When a photojournalist photographs a mysterious stranger performing an act of bravery, the act quickly becomes headline news and the town dubs the stranger John Christmas. After seeing the photo, Kathleen McAllister becomes convinced that the mysterious stranger is in fact her long-lost brother Hank. With the town's help, Kathleen and Noah set about to find the stranger's true identity with the help Max, a Christmas angel.

Above the Line
Andy Wolk·DirectorMichael J. Murray·WriterDerick V. Underschultz·Director of PhotographyPatrick Williams·Original Music ComposerDrake Silliman·Editor
Cast
Valerie Bertinelli·Kathleen McAllisterDavid Cubitt·Noah GreeleyWilliam Russ·Hank McAllisterPeter Falk·MaxMaria Ricossa·Marcy BernardJennifer Pisana·Soccoro GreeleyPatricia Gage·Eleanor McAllisterDavid Calderisi·Dr. MerkatzJeremy Akerman·AntonovitchMichael Hirschbach·Dr. Flynn
Full Crew
(30 credits)
Directing· 4
Andy Wolk·DirectorRob Cotterill·Third Assistant DirectorDavid McLennan·First Assistant DirectorBruce Zwicker·Second Assistant Director
Writing· 1
Michael J. Murray·Writer
Camera· 2
Derick V. Underschultz·Director of PhotographyChris Baxter·Dolly Grip
Editing· 1
Drake Silliman·Editor
Sound & Music· 5
Patrick Williams·Original Music ComposerScott C. Kolden·Sound Effects EditorGerry Jackman·Boom OperatorJohn Asman·Sound Re-Recording MixerVince Gutierrez·Supervising Sound Editor
Art & Design· 10
Judy-Ann Obersi·Art DirectionKate Delmage·Costume DesignPeter Cosco·Production DesignNancy Cavallaro·Costume DesignBrian Enman·Set DecorationColleen Ryan·Key Makeup ArtistStephan Bernier·Construction CoordinatorSean Emmett·Set DresserJohn Hencher·Assistant Art DirectorIrene Strang·Set Dresser
Production· 2
Valerie Halman·Production ManagerMichael J. Murray·Supervising Producer
Other Departments· 5
Peter MacDonald·ElectricianKaren Mayeda Vranek·Post Production SupervisorJoanne Stamp·Key Hair StylistRandy Boliver·Stunt CoordinatorColleen Pace·Stunt Double
By the Numbers
64.2
OF 100
Master Score
6.3
OF 10
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Worldwide Gross
0
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