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The Elf

199623mMovie

In this Christmas drama, a boy and his family discover he is an elf.

Drama
Christmas
Elf

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Cast

Nicholas McGeeNicholas Snowden
Mary LewisJennifer Snowden
Chuck HerriottDave Snowden
Jordan CanningColleen Snowden
Mary WalshAunt Bride
Andy JonesPaddy Ryan / Elder Elf
Kaya PayneColleen's Friend
Cydney ThompsonColleen's Friend
Agnes NormanElf
Doug SeymourElf

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Director: Debbie McGee
Writers: Debbie McGee, Maureen Dorey, Dawn Ritchie
Release date: January 1, 1996
Runtime: 23m
Original language: English
Studios: Elf Films

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A Veteran's Christmas20187.0
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How Sarah Got Her Wings20155.5
The Bridge Part 220166.6
Angels in the Snow20155.7
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Lucy Shimmers and the Prince of Peace20207.1
A Christmas Carol19976.0

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