The Homecoming: A Christmas Story (1971)
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This made-for-TV drama, based on the book by Earl Hamner Jr., was the basis for the popular long-running television series The Waltons. In this opening installment, the Waltons, led by matriarch Olivia Walton (Patricia Neal), spend an anxious 1933 Christmas Eve together as they await the arrival of… More This made-for-TV drama, based on the book by Earl Hamner Jr., was the basis for the popular long-running television series The Waltons. In this opening installment, the Waltons, led by matriarch Olivia Walton (Patricia Neal), spend an anxious 1933 Christmas Eve together as they await the arrival of their father during a snowstorm. The film won the Golden Globe Award for "Best TV-Movie" that year, and Neal won the "Best Actress" award for her performance. ~ Bernadette McCallion, Rovi
- Rating, Runtime
- PG, 1 hr. 38 min.
- Directed By
- Fielder Cook
- Written By
- Earl Hamner Jr., Earl Hamner
- Genres
- Drama, Television, Kids & Family
- In Theaters
- Dec 19, 1971 Wide
- Studio
- Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment
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Cast
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Edgar Bergenas Grandpa Walton -
Sally Chamberlainas City Lady -
Ellen Corbyas Grandma Walton
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Kami Cotleras Elizabeth -
Andrew Dugganas John Walton -
David W. Harperas Jim-Bob
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