The Best Christmas Pageant Ever
Can a cast of holy terrors be turned into little angels in time for the annual Christmas play?
Genres
Overview
The Herdmans – Gladys, Claude, Imogene, Leroy, Ollie and Ralph – are undeniably the worst kids in the history of the world. They lie, steal, cheat, bully and overall terrorize their small community. But this Christmas, they’re taking over their local church Pageant – and they just might unwittingly teach a shocked little town the true meaning of Christmas.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
48 min
Release Date
1983-12-05
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
9
Vote Average
5
Loretta Swit
Grace Bradley
Jackson Davies
Bob Bradley
Fairuza Balk
Beth Bradley
David Alexander
Charlie Bradley
Teri Dean
Gladys Herdman
Beau Heaton
Claude Herdman
Megan Hunt
Imogene Herdman
Jason Michas
Leroy Herdman
Shane Punt
Ollie Herdman
Glen Reid
Ralph Herdman
Antony Holland
Reverend Hopkins
Ocean Hellman
Alice Wendelken
Janet Wright
Helen Armstrong
Lynne Gorman
Mrs. Clausing
Anna Hagan
Mrs. Clark
Doreen Ramus
Mrs. McCarthy
Deborah Tennant
Mrs. Slocum
Jennifer Yip
Maxine
Debbie Rochon
Churchgoer (uncredited)
Lee Spencer
Baby Angel Choir Member (uncredited)
Markus McNerney
Shepherd (uncredited)
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