The Christmas Tree
Seen it?1969 | 110 min | Drama
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With almost no lasting buzz and soft box office, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama. If you loved Tommy, start here.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 50 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Made in 1969: an older pace and style.
A French-American millionaire, his girlfriend and his war buddy try to grant his dying son's every wish.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 8K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Terence Young
- William HoldenLaurent Ségur
- Virna LisiCatherine Graziani
- BourvilVerdun
- Brook FullerPascal Ségur
- Madeleine DamienMarinette
- Mario FelicianiDoctor
- Friedrich von LedeburVernet
- Georges DoukingPet owner
- Michel ThomassCorsican friend
- Jean-Pierre CastaldiMotorcycle policeman