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Nativity!

Nativity!

This show needs a miracle.

20096.41h 46m

Overview

Paul, charged with directing his school's Nativity play, falsely boasts that his ex-girlfriend plans to turn the production into a film.

Directed by Debbie Isitt
Written by Debbie Isitt
Produced by Nick Jones
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Top Cast

Martin Freeman

Martin Freeman

Paul Maddens

Ashley Jensen

Ashley Jensen

Jennifer Lore

Marc Wootton

Marc Wootton

Mr. Poppy

Pam Ferris

Pam Ferris

Mrs. Bevan

Jason Watkins

Jason Watkins

Gordon Shakespeare

Ricky Tomlinson

Ricky Tomlinson

Mayor

Alan Carr

Alan Carr

The Critic

John Sessions

John Sessions

Mr. Lore

Phyllis Logan

Phyllis Logan

Mrs. Lore

Geoffrey Hutchings

Geoffrey Hutchings

Father Tom

Themes & Keywords

holidayschool playwoman directorchristmas

About Nativity!

Nativity! is a comedy, family film released in 2009 exploring themes of holiday, school play, woman director, christmas. Directed by Debbie Isitt, it stars Martin Freeman, Ashley Jensen, Marc Wootton. Paul, charged with directing his school's Nativity play, falsely boasts that his ex-girlfriend plans to turn the production into a film.

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