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ERNEST SAVES CHRISTMAS

(Ernest Saves Christmas)
A film directed by John R. Cherry III
1988 - 95 minutes - Color - Dolby - 1.85

SYNOPSIS

High-flying  reindeer! Mischievous elves! Warp-speed sleigh rides! Get
set for a magical dose of holiday cheer, zany season's greetings, and spell-binding special effects in this fast-paced, heartwarming  comedy
hit! When Santa Claus decides to retire and pass on his magic bag of Christmas  surprises  to  a  new  St.  Nick,  he  enlists  the  aid  of  a
hilarious assortment of characters,  including  that  lovable  know-it-all
Ernest  P.  Worrell!  Along  the  way, Santa and Ernest help a cynical
teen experience the season's spirit like never before. And that's where the fun -- and   magic   --   begin!   Ernest   Saves   Christmas...   one
delightful, surprising tale you'll never forget!

MAIN CAST

Jim Varney
Douglas Seale
Oliver Clark
Noëlle Parker
Gailard Sartain
Billie Bird
Bill Byrge
Robert Lesser
Key Howard
Jack Swanson
Buddy Douglas
Patty Maloney
Beecher Martin
Barry Brazell
George Kaplan
Ernest P. Worrell
Santa
Joe Carruthers
Harmony
Chuck
Mary Morrissey
Bobby
Marty
Immigration Agent
Businessman
Pyramus
Thisbe
Agent Skippy
Cab Passenger
Mr. Dillis

ALSO KNOWN AS

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RELEASE DATES

US Release Date: November 11, 1988
UK Release Date: November 17, 1989

PRODUCTION

Touchstone Pictures
Silver Screen Partners III
Emshell Producers

DISTRIBUTORS

Buena Vista Pictures Distribution (USA)

BOX-OFFICE

Budget
$6,000,000
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