The 12 Dogs of Christmas
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This holiday tale has all the elements of a classic heartwarmer--cuddly dogs, small town spirit, and even a full-fledged Christmas pageant. Set during the meager years of the Great Depression, 12 DOGS OF CHRISTMAS follows the story of Emma, a 12-year-old who is sent to live in Doverville, a rural town, with her aunt. The town has, like the rest of the nation, fallen on lean times and seem to have lost all interest in celebrating. However, Emma manages to enlist the town's dogs into a colorful holiday pageant that reminds the inhabitants that even the Great Depression cannot ruin the spirit of Christmas.
Status: Released
Released Date: 2005-10-27
Runtime: 107 mins
Director: Kieth Merrill
Writer: Kieth Merrill
Spoken language: English
Genres: Drama, Family
Original title: The 12 Dogs of Christmas
Production Companies: Alchemist Productions, Ken Kragen Productions
Production Countries: United States of America
Cast
Jordan-Claire Green
Tom Kemp
Susan Wood
Adam Hicks
Cathy Worthington
Jim Jackman
Richard Riehle
Roland Pelletier
John Billingsley
Bonita Friedericy
Dorothy Brodesser
Michael Howard
Mindy Sterling
Kapri Merrill
12 Dogs of Christmas Collection
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