The Christmas Tree

"Do NOT See This Picture Alone! see it with someone, with someone special...someone you love. Joyful. Tearful. Real. It's All About Love and Life. And Isn't That What It's All About."

1969 1h 50m FR

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6.2

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★6.2TMDB · 43

Drama

Synopsis

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A French-American millionaire, his girlfriend and his war buddy try to grant his dying son's every wish.

“Do NOT See This Picture Alone! see it with someone, with someone special...someone you love. Joyful. Tearful. Real. It's All About Love and Life. And Isn't That What It's All About.”

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Cast

William Holden
Laurent Ségur
Virna Lisi
Catherine Graziani
Bourvil
Verdun
Brook Fuller
Pascal Ségur
Madeleine Damien
Marinette
Mario Feliciani
Doctor
Friedrich von Ledebur
Vernet
Georges Douking
Pet owner

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Terence Young
Writers: Terence Young
Languages: French
Countries: France, Italy

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ERA

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57 years old — a genuine piece of film history.

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2 / 8

WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: France, Italy.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Terence Young, shot by Henri Alekan. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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4 / 8

DIRECTOR

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

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5 / 8

DIRECTOR

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

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6 / 8

ERA

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William Holden and Virna Lisi and Bourvil carry the top of the cast.

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7 / 8

FACT

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Marketing tagline: "Do NOT See This Picture Alone! see it with someone, with someone special...someone you love. Joyful. Tearful. Real. It's All About Love and Life. And Isn't That What It's All About.".

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8 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0064037 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

Terence Young directs. Henri Alekan behind the camera. Georges Auric scores. Johnny Dwyre cuts. Produced in France, Italy. Dialogue in French.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

157 years old — a genuine piece of film history.
2International production across 2 countries: France, Italy.
3Directed by Terence Young, shot by Henri Alekan. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by Georges Auric. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Johnny Dwyre shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6William Holden and Virna Lisi and Bourvil carry the top of the cast.
7Marketing tagline: "Do NOT See This Picture Alone! see it with someone, with someone special...someone you love. Joyful. Tearful. Real. It's All About Love and Life. And Isn't That What It's All About.".
8IMDB entry: tt0064037 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
9Only 43 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.
10Released under 17 different titles around the world.