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Noel

Noel

Miracles are closer than you think.

20045.91h 36m

Overview

With Christmas Eve just around the corner in bustling New York, five lonely and sad strangers find their lives inadvertently intersected.

Directed by Chazz Palminteri
Written by David Hubbard
Produced by Al Corley, Eugene Musso, Bart Rosenblatt
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Top Cast

Susan Sarandon

Susan Sarandon

Rose Collins

Paul Walker

Paul Walker

Mike Riley

Penélope Cruz

Penélope Cruz

Nina Vasquez

Alan Arkin

Alan Arkin

Artie

Marcus Thomas

Marcus Thomas

Jules Calvert

Sonny Marinelli

Sonny Marinelli

Dennis

Daniel Sunjata

Daniel Sunjata

Marco

Chazz Palminteri

Chazz Palminteri

Arizona

Robin Williams

Robin Williams

Charlie Boyd / The Priest

Rob Daly

Rob Daly

Paul

Themes & Keywords

depressionnew york cityholidayforgivenesschristmas partyalzheimer's diseaselonelinesshospitalcrisis of faithchristmasfather son relationshipmother daughter relationshipemotional healing

About Noel

Noel is a drama, romance film released in 2004 exploring themes of depression, new york city, holiday, forgiveness, christmas party, alzheimer's disease. Directed by Chazz Palminteri, it stars Susan Sarandon, Paul Walker, Penélope Cruz. With Christmas Eve just around the corner in bustling New York, five lonely and sad strangers find their lives inadvertently intersected.

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