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Rubicon Film Productions Ltd. presents

A Matter of Principle

directed by Gwen Arner

“A story of love, devotion, relationships and Christmas...”

198453mComedy

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Rubicon Film Productions Ltd. presents

A Matter of Principle

directed by Gwen Arner

“A story of love, devotion, relationships and Christmas...”

198453mComedy

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§ Synopsis

Comedy · Drama · Romance

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.

§ Crew

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§ Cast

8 of 24

Alan Arkin

Gary Cole

as Man with Christmas Tree

as Otey Hartsook

as Eleanor Purdy

as Billy Joe Purdy

Virginia Madsen

Virginia Madsen

as Lou Ellen Purdy

as Orville Wright Purdy

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