Movie Description
Ernest Saves Christmas
(1988)Overview
When Santa Claus decides to retire and pass on his magic bag of Christmas surprises to a new Saint Nick, he enlists the aid of a hilarious assortment of characters. A perky teen runaway and hapless taxi driver Ernest P. Worrell must convince a skeptical kiddie-show host to take over the post of Father Christmas.
Featured Crew
- Director : John Cherry
- Producer : Stacy Williams,Doug Claybourne
- Cast : Jim Varney,Oliver Clark,Noelle Parker,Gailard Sartain,Billie Bird,Bill Byrge,Douglas Seale,Robert Lesser,Key Howard,Jack Swanson,Buddy Douglas,Patty Maloney,Beecher Martin,Barry Brazell,George Kaplan,Bill Welter,Joe Candelora,Danny Dillon,Lindsey Alley,Phran Gauci,Bill Cordell,Larry Francer,Jackie Welch,Daniel Butler,Antonio Fabrizio,Tony Shepherd,Bob Norris,Carmen J. Alexander,Miriam P. Saunders,Cyndi Vicino,Tom Nowicki,Michael O. Smith,Jesse Stone,Angelique Walker,Zachary Bowden,Donna Phillip Miller,Paul Darby,Cynthia Ergenbright,Bob Barnes,Mike Hutchinson,Douglas Brush,D. Christian Gottshall,Ray Russell,Rosa Nevin,Jennifer Peña,Jon Freda
Cast
Ernest P. Worrell
Joe Carruthers
Harmony
Chuck
Mary Morrissey
Bobby
Santa
Marty
Immigration Agent
Businessman
Pyramus
Thisbe
Agent Skippy
Cab Passenger
Mr. Dillis
Waiter
Arresting Officer
Booking Officer
Patsy
Lacy
Carl
Brad
Animal Officer
Animal Officer
Mean-Looking Man
Stunt Shopper
Police Chief Spenks
Police Officer
Receptionist
Make-up Artist
Crew Member
Studio Guard
Elderly Man
Girl
Boy
Ticket Agent
Museum Person
Controller #1
Monster
Commander
Controller #2
Stage-Hand
Businesswoman (uncredited)
Granddaughter (uncredited)
Tourist (uncredited)
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Facts
Original TitleErnest Saves Christmas
Status Released
Release Information
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1988-11-11
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 01h 31m
Budget₹ 6000000
Revenue₹ 28202109
Production CompaniesEmshell Producers,Touchstone Pictures,Silver Screen Partners III
Genres
- Comedy
- Family