The Christmas Shoes (2002)
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This sentimental made-for-TV drama was based on the bestselling novel by Donna VanLiere, which in turn was inspired by the popular song of the same name. Rob Lowe stars as Robert Layton, a workaholic attorney who sorely neglects his family, even during the Christmas season. Clearly, Layton is… More This sentimental made-for-TV drama was based on the bestselling novel by Donna VanLiere, which in turn was inspired by the popular song of the same name. Rob Lowe stars as Robert Layton, a workaholic attorney who sorely neglects his family, even during the Christmas season. Clearly, Layton is overdue for a "humanizing" treatment, which comes in the form of a little boy named Nathan Andrews (Max Morrow). Learning that his mother, Maggie (Kimberly Williams), is dying from congenital heart failure, and unable to financially rely upon his underemployed father, Jack (Hugh Thompson), Nathan goes about collecting tin cans and other throwaways so that he can afford an expensive pair of red shoes for his ailing mom. Nathan's plight not only touches Layton, but also has a heartwarming trickle-down effect on the lawyer's estranged family. The Christmas Shoes debuted December 1, 2002, on CBS. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Directed By
- Andy Wolk
- Written By
- Donna Van Liere, Wesley Bishop
- Genres
- Drama
- In Theaters
- Nov 1, 2006 Wide
- Studio
- CBS Television
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Cast
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Rob Lowe
as Robert Layton
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Kimberly Williams-Paisley
as Maggie Andrews
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Max Morrow
as Nathan Andrews
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Hugh Thompson
as Jack Andrews
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Shirley Douglas
as Ellen Layton
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Dorian Harewood
as Dalton Gregory
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Maria Del Mar
as Kate Layton
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David Christofel
as Clerk
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John Dunsworth
as Dr. Julian
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Jeremy Akerman
as Tom Wilson
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John Maclaren
as Dean McGraw
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Rhonda McLean
as Gwen
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Kathryn MacLellan
as Receptionist
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Amber Marshall
as Lily Layton
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Brian Heighton
as Jake Cardwell
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Geoff Herod
as Adult Nathan
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Bill Carr
as Dr. Mather
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Juanita Peters
as Hospice Worker
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Connie Stewart
as Elf Clerk
- Kimberly Kevon Williams
