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The Christmas Tree

Original title: L'arbre de Noël
  • 1969
  • G
  • 1h 50m
IMDb RATING
6.4/10
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William Holden, Brook Fuller, and Virna Lisi in The Christmas Tree (1969)
FrenchDrama

Pascal spends holidays with his father Laurent. During a trip, a plane carrying a nuclear weapon crashes nearby, exposing Pascal to radiation. Despite his imminent death, Laurent aims to pro... Read allPascal spends holidays with his father Laurent. During a trip, a plane carrying a nuclear weapon crashes nearby, exposing Pascal to radiation. Despite his imminent death, Laurent aims to provide an unforgettable experience for his son.Pascal spends holidays with his father Laurent. During a trip, a plane carrying a nuclear weapon crashes nearby, exposing Pascal to radiation. Despite his imminent death, Laurent aims to provide an unforgettable experience for his son.

  • Director
    • Terence Young
  • Writers
    • Michel Bataille
    • Terence Young
  • Stars
    • William Holden
    • Virna Lisi
    • Bourvil
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    6.4/10
    902
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Terence Young
    • Writers
      • Michel Bataille
      • Terence Young
    • Stars
      • William Holden
      • Virna Lisi
      • Bourvil
    • 21User reviews
    • 5Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Top Cast19

    William Holden
    William Holden
    • Laurent Ségur
    Virna Lisi
    Virna Lisi
    • Catherine Graziani
    Bourvil
    Bourvil
    • Verdun
    Madeleine Damien
    Madeleine Damien
    • Marinette
    Mario Feliciani
    Mario Feliciani
    • Le docteur
    Friedrich von Ledebur
    Friedrich von Ledebur
    • Vernet
    • (as Friedrich Ledebur)
    Georges Douking
    Georges Douking
    • L'animalier
    • (as Douking)
    Michel Thomass
    • L'ami corse
    Jean-Pierre Castaldi
    Jean-Pierre Castaldi
    • Le motard de la gendarmerie
    Yves Barsacq
    Yves Barsacq
    • Charlie le breton - le pompiste
    France Daunic
    • La monitrice
    Brook Fuller
    • Pascal Ségur
    Paul Bonifas
    Paul Bonifas
      Adrien Cayla-Legrand
      • Stationmaster on the platform
      • (uncredited)
      Lucie Dolène
      • Pascal Ségur
      • (voice)
      • (uncredited)
      Roland Malet
      • Policeman
      • (uncredited)
      Gaston Meunier
      • Customer at Maxim's
      • (uncredited)
      • …
      Raymond Pierson
      • Customer at Maxim's
      • (uncredited)
      • Director
        • Terence Young
      • Writers
        • Michel Bataille
        • Terence Young
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      User reviews21

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      Storyline

      Did you know

      • Trivia
        Maria Schneider's debut.
      • Quotes
        • Marinette: [as Pascal leaves with a large bowl of meat to feed the wolves] Shall I go with you?
        • Pascal Ségur: Marinette, women and wolves don't mix.
      • Alternate versions
        Two versions of the film were made and released: (1) The far more accessible continental European cut, "L'abre de Noël", where William Holden's English dialogue was dubbed over, and all the European actors spoke in native tongues; (2) and an alternate international English language cut, "The Christmas Tree", where a majority of the cast spoke phonetic English before being dubbed over by voice actors.
      • Connections
        Referenced in The Dick Cavett Show: Eartha Kitt/Rex Stout/William Holden (1969)

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      Details

      • Release date
        • September 25, 1969 (United States)
      • Countries of origin
        • France
        • Italy
      • Languages
        • French
        • English
      • Also known as
        • When Wolves Cry
      • Filming locations
        • Station-Service Le Relais du Cheval Noir, Route Nationale 16, Epinay-Champlâtreux, Val-d'Oise, France(Ségur, his son and Verdun fill up their car with gas)
      • Production companies
        • Les Films Corona
        • Jupiter Generale Cinematografica
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      Box office

      • Gross US & Canada
        • $1,303,251
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      Tech specs

      • Runtime
        • 1h 50m(110 min)
      • Sound mix
        • Mono
      • Aspect ratio
        • 1.78 : 1

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