A Matter of Principle
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A Matter of Principle

“A story of love, devotion, relationships and Christmas...”

Comedy Drama Romance
1984-12-03 53 min

A miserable man who doesn't believe in the holidays must contend with his 11 children and wife celebrating the most wonderful time of the year.

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Alan Arkin
Alan Arkin
Flagg Purdy
Tony Arkin
Edgar Purdy
Gary Cole
Gary Cole
Man with Christmas Tree
Aaron Freeman
Otey Hartsook
Cinnamon Idles
Eleanor Purdy
Corey Kasdin
Billy Joe Purdy
Virginia Madsen
Virginia Madsen
Lou Ellen Purdy
Mary Samuels
Orville Wright Purdy
Alexandra Shapiro
Becky Sue Purdy
Barbara Dana
Ada Purdy
Danny Corkill
Danny Corkill
Cousin Laura's Boy
Deanna Dunagan
Deanna Dunagan
Miss Keyes
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