All dvds are presented in full screen, commercial free and unedited. Children unite to help santa claus alberto rabagliati and his wife, whose heartless landlord rossano brazzi wants the rent. Paul tripp the christmas that almost wasnt 1966, vinyl. Yeah it shouldnt have been made, just based on like, story and stuff, but on top of all that the christmas that almost wasnt just screws up so many times. The christmas that almost wasnt 1966 directed by rossano. The christmas that almost wasnt is an italian christmas movie that at least has one clever modern conceit. The magic of christmas comes to us year after year. Story of the play heres a wonderful comedy thats sure to charm audiences of all ages. In fact, they did the same thing in the 80s with chuck e. Feeling unneeded, a disillusioned santa claus charles durning quits christmas. But prune changed his mind and said im sorry, really sorry. Incidentally, the antichristmas feeling inherent within the film would turn up again the same year in chuck jones animated rendition of dr. The christmas that almost wasnt 1966 christmas movies.
Great applause was that night given to the stars in the show, almost every one of whom was destined to be killed in the coming weeks. Even santa claus hands are tied when it comes to the courts. The christmas that almost wasnt download ita, film the christmas that almost wasnt in italiano newer post older post home. The madefortv it nearly wasnt christmas stars charles durning as the one and only santa clausa role for which durning evidently required no padding. The halloween that almost wasnt part 1 video dailymotion.
Christmas that almost wasnt, the soundtrack details. The christmas that almost wasnt reprise sung by glenn yarbrough. Christmas that almost wasnt, the dvd 1966 dvd empire. Its serious with a capital s, and its against the bomb and in favor of children and dripping with the kind of humanitarian bliss that sends you rushing out to buy unicef cards. Moreover, whipple was played by paul tripp, the films uncredited screenwriter. If donny hathaway had lived to see this christmas enshrined as the black christmas anthema standard recorded by singers from aretha franklin to. Released 1966, the christmas that almost wasnt stars rossanobrazzi, paultripp, albertorabagliati, lydiabrazzi the g movie has a runtime of about 1 hr 35 min, and received a score of out of 100.
Staring sonny fox, alberto rabagliati, paul tripp and lydia brazzi. Il natale che quasi non fu is a christmas comedy from 1966 directed and starred by rossano brazzi presented. The dvds are formatted region free so they will play on any dvd player, dvdrom xbox or ps2 worldwide. Catch these closecall christmas catastrophes written by children and brought to life by childs play touring theatre.
The christmas that almost wasnt by nash ogden abebooks. The christmas that almost wasnt 2 dedication to martha and ollie, my mother and father who raised me in a christian home and did their best to instill in my heart a humble respect for god and his holy word. Il natale che quasi non fu aka the christmas that almost wasnt 1966 is a fairly lowbudget italianmade christmas special, directed by and costarring rossano brazzi phineas t. Ballyhoo motion pictures presents making of the christmas that almost wasnt an interview with producerchildhood productions president barry yellen it is the week before christmas, and. December 23, 2014 by momcafe 27 comments the birth of christ is the most wellknown and celebrated story, through the prophetic anticipation of our savior to the miraculous entry into the world. Despite its incredible plot, however, the christmas tree is not as easy to dismiss as it should be. Tv spot the christmas that almost wasnt 1966 directed by rosanno brazzi. All movie names, logos, and brands are property of their respective owners. The christmas that almost wasnt 1966 fantastic movie.
With the help of an eightyearold boy, nicholas knock and the succor of good king wenceslsue and his knights, oldwin is rescued and the beloved celebration is restored. Italyusa santa claus is in peril of being unable to deliver presents for christmas when a bitter man who hates children buys the land on which. A hot baked turkey with roasted vegetables and all the trimmings is still very popular in australia even when the ambient temperature reaches 35. This is the first motion picture script that paul tripp has written, the first time he has ever starred in a movie, the first comic villain that rossano brazzi ever played, and, most significantly, the first. I didnt know that christmas movie was released in 1966 because i was born 3 years later. In fact, i have memories of not only seeing this on hbo but also at the fox theater in newton, ks one saturday afternoon in the early 70s. That day is now a mean old soul named phineas prune, who holds the deed to the north pole, is demanding back rent. I wonder if deaf kids in 1966 must have missed it if there was no closedcaption cc at that time. The christmas that almost wasnt by nash, ogden and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Making of the christmas that almost wasnt part two the 1966 holiday matinee classic. Very getalonglittledoggerel that has to do with king oldwins being imprisoned by his nastiest of nephew, evilard, and his resulting program to make everybody miserable which included outlawing christmas. The christmas that almost wasnt 1966 article 2517 by dave sindelar viewing date. In britain, it was a custom for tradesmen to collect christmas boxes of money or presents on the first weekday after christmas as thanks for. Check the the christmas that almost wasnt 1966 trailer.
The plot would have us believe that santa is on the verge of cancelling christmas didnt know he could do that. Prune charges an exorbitant amount of rent to santa, his wife and their elf workers up at the north pole. In this tuneful italian holiday film a scroogy old miser decides to evict santa clause and company from the north pole because the deadbeats. Christmas that almost wasnt, the on dvd 759731408721 from hens tooth. With beverly rowland, charles durning, risa schiffman, annette marin. Rent, buy or watch the christmas that almost wasn t movie now family video javascript seems to. Santa cancels christmas after learning the shocking truth behind why the worlds children have suddenly lost interest in playing with toys. Buy or rent movie the christmas that almost wasn t from. Is the movie it nearly wasnt christmas on dvd or video. The holiday brilliance of donny hathaways this christmas. In 19th century britain, christmas boxes gifts or money donations were left out for post men, errand boys and servants on the 26th december. Overview of the christmas that almost wasnt, 1966, directed by rossano brazzi, with rossano brazzi, paul tripp, lydia brazzi, at turner classic movies. Incidentally, the anti christmas feeling inherent within the film would turn up again the same year in chuck jones animated rendition of dr.
Watch the christmas that almost wasnt shoutfactorytv. Its a wholesome film, though its aesthetic and overall tone are rather maudlin and gothic. The christmas that almost wasnt is a 1966 americanitalian film that stars rossano brazzi and paul tripp, and was originally released by childhood productions inc. I know cc wasnt invented in movie theaters nationwide yet until in the early 21st century. A war barely interrupted by christmas world war ii today. Transfer old casette tapes movies onto dvd, i think you should transfer the movies from your casette tapes to your computer hard drive at first, transfer movies from casset tapes into computer, need some special device, you can go to local casset tapes store for help, after transfer the casset tapes movies to your computer harddrive, then you can burn the movies onto dvd from computer with the. Parents need to know that the christmas that almost wasnt is a 1966 film about a scroogelike character whose aim is to prevent christmas. The year we forgot christmas in france a french collection. The idea of santa hiring a lawyer to help him retain the north pole is a good. On television, the movie had traditional december airings on home box office hbo during the 1970s and early 1980s. The christmas that almost wasnt a french christmas tale of how we almost forgot to celebrate christmas lunch on our first ever christmas in our french home.
For many others there really wasnt any hint any concession to christmas. Through the selflessness of a little girl looking to reunite her parents for christmas and the help of his bumbling chief elf, philpot bruce vilanch, santa and the child travel across america and santa discovers. Get the latest on upcoming christmas movies, tv schedule updates, and new releases on dvd. The it nearly wasnt christmas dvd includes custom artwork and dvd menu. Sam whipple, an attorney in onceuponatimeland, is startled to receive a visit from santa claus shortly before christmas. The christmas that almost wasnt 1966 rossano brazzi. The christmas that almost wasnt, aka il natale che quasi non. Its then up to rudolph the rednosed reindeer to help save christmas and rescue his friends from the island of misfit sex toys in. Countdown to christmas year round with your favorite holiday movies. Making of the christmas that almost wasnt part two. Brooks, that originally aired in 2006 and produced by bixpix entertainment, once upon a frog and madison street entertainment. An illustration of a computer application window wayback machine an illustration of an open book. So today, i am very happy to share with you this little remembered gem from italy which is one of my very favorite christmas classics.
So, that was the christmas that almost wasnt, almost wasnt, almost wasnt. Rent, buy or watch the christmas that almost wasnt movie. There is a scene in the christmas that almost wasnt where an italian santa. Its up to sam and santa to find a way to pay off prune and prevent christmas from being canceled. This combined with its length 89 minutes make it a better family or christmas film for older kids. Seuss how the grinch stole christmas by the way, i will be checking out the 2000 liveaction version as part of my ongoing christmas. The christmas that almost wasnt is a 1966 americanitalian film that stars rossano brazzi. The christmas that almost wasnt 1966 cast and crew children unite to help santa claus alberto rabagliati and his wife, whose heartless landlord rossano brazzi wants the rent. But, for those behind the sparkle of christmas, the planning isnt always so easy. The christmas that almost wasnt 1966 made the rounds as a kiddie matinee flick in the 1970s before becoming a staple during the christmas season on hbo through the early 1980s.
So, that was the christmas that almost wasnt, because of a man named prune. Cheese tried to make a movieand it turned out horribly, horribly wrong. Childhood productions presents the christmas that almost wasnt starring paul tripp, rosanno brazzi, and sonny fox musical score by bruno nicolai produced by barry b. The christmas that almost didnt happen is an american stopmotion animated christmas television special directed by david h. Was saved from obscurity first by repeated runs on hbo, and then decades later again after being the subject of a season 11 mystery science. Italian actors alida valli and rossano brazzi in the movie noi vivi, italy 1942. There are many firsts in the christmas that almost wasnt. Scarica the christmas that almost wasnt in legale, scaricare the christmas that almost wasnt in dvdrip qualita, guardare the christmas that almost wasnt in sistema locale. This delightful presentation is a special behindthescenes peek at the hustle and bustle and near disasters of the christmas season. The christmas that almost wasnt rossano brazzi, 1966 12. It seems that when he was a child, sam wrote a letter thanking santa for the presents hed received, and offering to return the favor someday. Christmas that almost wasnt, the soundtrack details home explore movies explore composers resource directory forums contact us about us search on. The christmas that almost wasnt by ogden nash kirkus.
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