The Best Christmas Pageant Ever (1983)

12/05/1983 (CA) • 48m

Comedy, Drama, Family, TV Movie

Can a cast of holy terrors be turned into little angels in time for the annual Christmas play?

Overview

The Herdmans – Gladys, Claude, Imogene, Leroy, Ollie and Ralph – are undeniably the worst kids in the history of the world. They lie, steal, cheat, bully and overall terrorize their small community. But this Christmas, they’re taking over their local church Pageant – and they just might unwittingly teach a shocked little town the true meaning of Christmas.

Top Billed Cast

Loretta Swit

Grace Bradley

Jackson Davies

Bob Bradley

Antony Holland

Reverend Hopkins

David Alexander

Charlie Bradley

Fairuza Balk

Beth Bradley

Janet Wright

Helen Armstrong

Teri Dean

Gladys Herdman

Beau Heaton

Claude Herdman


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

holiday

bullying

dysfunctional family

juvenile delinquent

based on children's book

child neglect

community spirit

christmas

petty theft

community theater

christmas pageant

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