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A Dog for Christmas

A Dog for Christmas

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A Dog for Christmas

"Unleash the holiday cheer!"

2015

1h 29m

6.4(5 votes)

Comedy

Family

Overview

The entire family stays at Dave and Sandy's home for the holidays. Kassandra wants a puppy for Christmas, but Mom and Dad aren't ready for that. Will Santa grant Kassandra's only wish for Christmas?

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10 featured cast members

Starring

Dean Cain

Dean Cain

Earl

Richard Karn

Richard Karn

Santa

Dustin Diamond

Dustin Diamond

Fred

Hugh Gall

Dave Madison

Janet Caine

Janet Caine

Sandy Madison

Sophie Bolen

Sophie Bolen

Kasandra Madison

Derek Brandon

Derek Brandon

Brandon

Joseph Scott Anthony

Daryl

Mark Boyd

Mark Boyd

Matt

Kristin Mellian

Kristin Mellian

Rachel

Creative team

Directed by: Joel Paul Reisig
Written by: Joel Paul Reisig
Produced by: Joel Paul Reisig

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