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The Christmas Secret

The Christmas Secret

20005.91h 40mG

Overview

In this magical story, a scientist sets out to prove that reindeer can fly and along the way discovers the true meaning of faith, family and Christmas.

Directed by Ian Barry
Written by Bruce Graham, Glenn Wolff, J. Porter
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Top Cast

Richard Thomas

Richard Thomas

Jerry McNeil

Beau Bridges

Beau Bridges

Nick

Maria Pitillo

Maria Pitillo

Debbie McNeil

Jan Rubeš

Jan Rubeš

Andree

Debbie Lee Carrington

Debbie Lee Carrington

Gorah

Taylor Reid

Taylor Reid

Grace McNeill

Meghan Black

Meghan Black

Katra

James Kirk

James Kirk

Nicky

Barbara Tyson

Barbara Tyson

Sasha

Ken Pogue

Ken Pogue

Dr Norman Ferguson

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Themes & Keywords

reindeerchristmas

About The Christmas Secret

The Christmas Secret is a family, fantasy, drama, tv movie film released in 2000 exploring themes of reindeer, christmas. Directed by Ian Barry, it stars Richard Thomas, Beau Bridges, Maria Pitillo. In this magical story, a scientist sets out to prove that reindeer can fly and along the way discovers the true meaning of faith, family and Christmas.

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