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Le messager de l'espoir

Original title: Yes Virginia, There Is a Santa Claus
  • TV Movie
  • 1991
  • PG-13
  • 1h 35m
IMDb RATING
7.2/10
1.1K
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Charles Bronson, Richard Thomas, and Katharine Isabelle in Le messager de l'espoir (1991)
Drama

Inspired by the famous 1897 editorial that has become a holiday staple, Yes Virginia, There Is A Santa Claus tells the story of young Virginia O'Hanlan and the newspaper man who answered her... Read allInspired by the famous 1897 editorial that has become a holiday staple, Yes Virginia, There Is A Santa Claus tells the story of young Virginia O'Hanlan and the newspaper man who answered her question.Inspired by the famous 1897 editorial that has become a holiday staple, Yes Virginia, There Is A Santa Claus tells the story of young Virginia O'Hanlan and the newspaper man who answered her question.

  • Director
    • Charles Jarrott
  • Writers
    • Val De Crowl
    • Andrew J. Fenady
  • Stars
    • Richard Thomas
    • Edward Asner
    • Charles Bronson
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.2/10
    1.1K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Charles Jarrott
    • Writers
      • Val De Crowl
      • Andrew J. Fenady
    • Stars
      • Richard Thomas
      • Edward Asner
      • Charles Bronson
    • 39User reviews
    • 2Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Richard Thomas
    Richard Thomas
    • James O'Hanlan
    Edward Asner
    Edward Asner
    • Edward P. Mitchell
    Charles Bronson
    Charles Bronson
    • Francis Church
    Massimo Bonetti
    • Donelli
    Tamsin Kelsey
    Tamsin Kelsey
    • Evie O'Hanlan
    Colleen Winton
    Colleen Winton
    • Andrea Borland
    John Novak
    John Novak
    • Cornelius Barrington
    Katharine Isabelle
    Katharine Isabelle
    • Virginia O'Hanlon
    • (as Katherine Isobel)
    Shawn Macdonald
    Shawn Macdonald
    • Teddy O'Hanlan
    • (as Shawn MacDonald)
    Garry Chalk
    Garry Chalk
    • Goss
    Lillian Carlson
    Lillian Carlson
    • Mrs. Goldstein
    Virginia Bagnato
    • Maria
    John Kirkconnell
    • Sean O'Hanlan
    Kerry Sandomirsky
    Kerry Sandomirsky
    • Celeste
    William Samples
    William Samples
    • Mr. Schuller
    Tom Heaton
    Tom Heaton
    • O'Hara
    Tom McBeath
    Tom McBeath
    • Sgt. Flynn
    Hagan Beggs
    Hagan Beggs
    • Bartender
    • Director
      • Charles Jarrott
    • Writers
      • Val De Crowl
      • Andrew J. Fenady
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    User reviews39

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    suevannort49

    Fantastic Movie

    I have not seen this movie in several years and am truly saddened that I haven't. It has to be one of the best Christmas movies I have ever seen. As far as I am concerned, it rates right up there with all the Christmas classics and should be shown every year.
    8jdana

    outstanding performances in a beautiful story!

    It would be difficult to say at this point if it were Richard Thomas or Charles Bronson who carried this timeless beauty so successfully to it's moving conclusion, but all performances were top notch. This movie NEEDS to be released to all for the upcoming Christmas season as it would quickly become a classic. These are the Christmas lessons we all try to teach the young this time of year and movies like this one are needed to do it so nicely. I hope to see this one on the DVD new release list soon!
    10RONSBLUE

    BEST CHRISTMAS MOVIE EVER MADE

    This was the best Christmas movie ever made,at least in my opinion. Great actors and great acting. Made the whole story seem quite real. They could not have chosen a better actor than Charles Bronson for the part of the reporter who writes the fateful editorial that will live forever in time and in our hearts.
    10fancykser

    Great film

    Very uplifting, Good Holiday Cheer! Everyone should see it if they can. Wish I could find a place to purchase this film for my collection. Great performances given by all cast members. Hope for humanity, and hope for our families. This film helps to lift my spirits and makes me remember just what is important in our lives. This movie is about a reporter who has lost his drive, now he could lose his job. A family struggles very hard to make it in the world (just like now for some). Watch Charles Bronson and Richard Thomas in there unforgettable roles as they give us a way to look at things all over again.(If your into Christmas Movies you should also try to see The Little Match Girl, Rudy from the Cosbys makes this film extra special)
    10susaneliza-675-674753

    Best Holiday Show!

    I have been searching for this forever (years ago it didn't even show up at IMDb). I only wish I would have taped it when it aired and I cannot understand why such a beautiful movie is no longer aired, there is so much crap out there and this gem gets missed - it's mindboggling! Lifetime are you listening? AMC ? anyone? wake up!!!! I would really love to see this either out on DVD or aired this Christmas season! The story, performances and history all make this movie a standout. I again wonder WHY???? it isn't aired or accessible to viewers. I remember thinking Richard Thomas reprised his role as John Boy....Ed Asner and Charles Bronson, as always, were fantastic as were the rest of the cast.

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    • Trivia
      In this movie, Charles Bronson plays a man struggling with the death of his beloved wife. In real life, he himself was in mourning, having lost his wife, Jill Ireland, the year before in 1990.
    • Goofs
      The real Francis P. Church only married after the publication of the "Yes, Virginia" letter in 1897, and had no children.
    • Quotes

      Mrs. Goldstein: As my dear dead Saul used to say, "It isn't a silver lining what makes the coat. It's the person wearing it."

    • Connections
      Referenced in Tribunal de nuit: Party Girl: Part 1 (1992)

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • December 8, 1991 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • Canada
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Yes Virginia, There Is a Santa Claus
    • Filming locations
      • British Columbia, Canada
    • Production companies
      • Fenady Associates
      • Quinta Communications
      • Paradigm Entertainment (II)
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 35m(95 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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