
Ernest Saves Christmas
(1988)
A holiday comedy unlike any other!










Stars: Jim Varney, Douglas Seale, Oliver Clark, Noelle Parker, Gailard Sartain
Director: John R. Cherry III
Writer: Ed Turner, B. Kline
Language: English
Studio: Buena Vista
Duration: 92
Rated: PG
DVD Release: September 2002
High-flying reindeer! Mischievous elves! Warp-speed sleigh rides! Get set for a magical dose of holiday cheer, zany season's greetings, and spell-binding special effects in this fast-paced, heartwarming comedy hit! When Santa Claus decides to retire and pass on his magic bag of Christmas surprises to a new St. Nick, he enlists the aid of a hilarious assortment of characters, including that lovable know-it-all Ernest P. Worrell (Emmy Award-winning comedian Jim Varney)! Along the way, Santa and Ernest help a cynical teen experience the season's spirit like never before. And that's where the fun -- and magic -- begin! ERNEST SAVES CHRISTMAS ... one delightful, surprising tale you'll never forget!
| Jim Varney | Ernest P. Worrel |
| Douglas Seale | Santa Claus, aka 'Seth Applegate', aka 'Mr. Santos' |
| Oliver Clark | Joe Curruthers |
| Noelle Parker | Harmony Star, aka 'Pamela Trenton' |
| Gailard Sartain | Chuck (Storage Agent) |
| Bill Byrge | Bobby (Storage Agent) |
| Billie Bird | Mary Morrissey |
| Robert Lesser | Martin 'Marty' Brock, Joe's agent |
| Key Howard | Immigration Agent |
| Jack Swanson | Businessman |
| Buddy Douglas | Pyramus |
| Patty Maloney | Thisbe |
| Beecher Martin | Agent Skippy |
| Barry Brazell | Cab Passenger |
| George Kaplan | Mr. Dills |
| Bill Welter | Waiter (as Bill Christie) |
| Mark Snow | Composer |
| Joe Candelora | Arresting Officer |
| Peter Stein | Cinematographer |
| Danny Dillon | Booking Officer |
| Lindsey Alley | Patsy |
| Phran Gauci | Lacy |
| Bill Cordell | Carl |
| Larry Francer | Brad |
| Jackie Welch | Animal Officer |
| Daniel Butler | Animal Officer |
| Antonio Fabrizio | Mean-Looking Man (as Antonio Fabrizzio) |
| Bob Norris | Police Chief Spenks |
| Carmen J. Alexander | Police Officer (as Carmen Alexander) |
| Miriam P. Saunders | Receptionist |
| Cyndi Vicino | Make-Up Artist |
| Tom Nowicki | Crew Member |
| Michael O. Smith | Studio Guard |
| Jesse Stone | Elderly Man |
| Angelique Walker | Girl |
| Zachary Bowden | Boy |
| Donna Phillip Miller | Mom |
| Paul Darby | Ticket Agent |
| Cynthia Ergenbright | Museum Person |
| Bob Barnes | Controller #1 |
| Mike Hutchinson | Monster |
| Douglas Brush | Commander |
| D. Christian Gottshall | Controller #2 |
| Ray Russell | Stage-Hand |
Genre: Christmas, Comedy
Media: DVD
Sound: Dolby
IMDb: 0095107

