A Matter of Principle
6.9
“A story of love, devotion, relationships and Christmas...”
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.
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Alan Arkin
Flagg Purdy
Known for
Argo
Gattaca
Tony Arkin
Edgar Purdy
Also in
Chu Chu and the Philly Flash
Gary Cole
Man with Christmas Tree
Known for
Family Guy
NCIS
Aaron Freeman
Otey Hartsook
Known for
Things Are Tough All Over
Cinnamon Idles
Eleanor Purdy
Also in
Sixteen Candles
Kidco
Corey Kasdin
Billy Joe Purdy
Virginia Madsen
Lou Ellen Purdy
Known for
Swamp Thing
The Number 23
Mary Samuels
Orville Wright Purdy
Also in
Hollywood Ending
Eulogy
Alexandra Shapiro
Becky Sue Purdy
Barbara Dana
Ada Purdy
Known for
The In-Laws
Danny Corkill
Cousin Laura's Boy
Known for
D.A.R.Y.L.
Mrs. Soffel
Deanna Dunagan
Miss Keyes
Known for
The Visit
Stillwater
Gwen Arner Director · John D. Weaver Story Alan Barcus Composer
United States release December 3, 1984 · Produced in United States
Production
Rubicon Film Productions Ltd.
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United States
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Original language
English
Release dates
United States · December 3, 1984
TV
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