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The Great Rupert
“Christmas miracles do happen”
5.7 / 10• 1950• 1h 28m•NR• English
FamilyComedy
Storyline
Shortly before Christmas, a family moves into an apartment where Rupert the squirrel lives in the attic rafters. Just as it seems that the holiday will come and go without so much as a Christmas tree, Rupert acts as the family's guardian angel - not only saving Christmas, but changing their lives forever.
Cast & Crew
Jimmy Durante
Mr. Louie Amendola
Lead
Terry Moore
Rosalinda Amendola
Tom Drake
Peter 'Pete' Dingle
Frank Orth
Mr. Frank Dingle
Sara Haden
Mrs. Katie Dingle
Queenie Smith
Mrs. Amendola
Chick Chandler
Phil Davis
Jimmy Conlin
Joe Mahoney
What People Are Saying
3.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Irving Pichel's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. The Great Rupert is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
