The Nine Lives of Christmas

2014 1h 30m EN

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6.7

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★6.7TMDB · 111

TV MovieRomanceDramaComedy

Synopsis

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With Christmas approaching, a handsome fireman afraid of commitment adopts a stray cat and meets a beautiful veterinary student who challenges his decision to remain a confirmed bachelor.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Brandon Routh
Zachary Stone
Kimberley Sustad
Marilee White
Chelsea Hobbs
Blair
Gregory Harrison
Chief Sam
Alison Araya
Lucy
Dalias Blake
Mark
Sean Tyson
Ray
Stephanie Bennett
Jaclyn

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Mark Jean
Languages: English

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RUNTIME

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90 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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ERA

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Released 12 years ago.

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3 / 8

CINEMA

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Part of the "The Nine Lives of Christmas Collection" — so the characters or world continue elsewhere.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Mark Jean, shot by Thomas M. Harting. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Lawrence Shragge. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor James Ilecic shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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7 / 8

CAST

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Brandon Routh and Kimberley Sustad and Chelsea Hobbs carry the top of the cast.

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8 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt3889642 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

Mark Jean directs. Thomas M. Harting behind the camera. Lawrence Shragge scores. James Ilecic cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Dialogue in English.

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Things worth knowing

190 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
2Released 12 years ago.
3Part of the "The Nine Lives of Christmas Collection" — so the characters or world continue elsewhere.
4Directed by Mark Jean, shot by Thomas M. Harting. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Original score by Lawrence Shragge. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
6Editor James Ilecic shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7Brandon Routh and Kimberley Sustad and Chelsea Hobbs carry the top of the cast.
8IMDB entry: tt3889642 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.