Christmas for a Dollar’ is a 2013 family drama film set during the Depression. The movie, directed by John Lyde and featuring stars like Brian Krause and Nancy Stafford, focuses on the behind-the-scenes aspects of the film’s production, including intriguing details about the filming locations and fun trivia about the film.
Where it Filmed?
The movie was shot in the state of Utah, in the United States. Regrettably, detailed filming dates for ‘Christmas for a Dollar’ aren’t provided.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Brian Krause | William Kamp |
| Nancy Stafford | Mrs. Rathbone |
| Heather Beers | Miss Mayfield |
| James Gaisford | Warren Kamp |
| Jacob Buster | Norman Kamp |
| Ruby Jones | Ruthie Kamp |
| Ethan Hunt | Russel Kamp |
| Melanie Stone | Helen (creditOnly) |
| Liam Buie | Karl |
| Skyler M. Day | Esther |
| Bruce Newbold | Mr. Mueller |
| Dalek Atkinson | Henry |
| Ron Brough | Minister |
| Christopher Buster | Lenny |
| Nathan Dobbin | Tommy |
| Pam Eichner | Frank’s mother |
| Paul D. Hunt | Mr |
| Phelps | |
| Cooper Johnson | Billy |
| Cathleen Mason | Mrs. Bigler |
| Caden Maynes | Frank |
| Abigail Scott | Gale |
| Maggie Scott | Maude |
Trivia and Facts
A few captivating facts about the movie include:
- In real life, the actors Jacob Buster and Christopher Buster, who play the characters Norman Kamp and town bully Lenny in the film, are actual siblings.
- Ruthie Kamp, one of the pivotal characters in the film, has some scenes where she dons apparels that were regarded as men’s clothing during the time setting of the film. But this isn’t a historical inaccuracy. In large, financially strapped families like Ruthie’s during the Depression era, it was common for siblings of differing genders to share clothing.
- The film also goes by another title, ‘A Christmas Wish,’ in the United Kingdom. Meanwhile, it’s known as ‘Herzenssache – Ein Pferd für die ganze Familie’ in Germany, ‘Strong of Heart’ in some regions, and ‘Рождество за доллар’ in Russia.
