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Ernest Saves Christmas (1988)

5.3 | Nov 11, 1988 (US) | Comedy, Family | 01:31
Budget: 6 000 000 | Revenue: 28 202 109

A Holiday Comedy Unlike Any Other!

When Santa Claus decides to retire and pass on his magic bag of Christmas surprises to a new Saint Nick, he enlists the aid of a hilarious assortment of characters. A perky teen runaway and hapless taxi driver Ernest P. Worrell must convince a skeptical kiddie-show host to take over the post of Father Christmas.

Featured Crew

Director
Second Unit Director, Co-Producer
Executive Producer
Original Music Composer
Producer
Second Second Assistant Director
Director of Photography
Unit Production Manager, Co-Producer
Key Grip
First Assistant Director

Cast

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Jim Varney
Ernest P. Worrell
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Oliver Clark
Joe Carruthers
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Billie Bird
Mary Morrissey
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Key Howard
Immigration Agent
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Jack Swanson
Businessman

Teasers

Ernest Saves Christmas (1988) original theatrical teaser trailer [FTD-0262]