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A Matter of Principle

A story of love, devotion, relationships and Christmas...
Dec 3, 1984 · 53m
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Drama
Romance

PLOT

A miserable man who doesn't believe in the holidays must contend with his 11 children and wife celebrating the most wonderful time of the year.

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CAST

Alan Arkin
Flagg Purdy
Tony Arkin
Edgar Purdy
Gary Cole
Man with Christmas Tree
Aaron Freeman
Otey Hartsook
Cinnamon Idles
Eleanor Purdy
Corey Kasdin
Billy Joe Purdy
Virginia Madsen
Lou Ellen Purdy
Mary Samuels
Orville Wright Purdy
Directed by Gwen Arner

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Status
Released
Original language
EN
Budget
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Revenue
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Production
Rubicon Film Productions Ltd.
Country
US
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