An Avonlea Christmas (1998)
An Avonlea Christmas pays tribute to the indomitable and sometimes intolerable matriarch of the King family, Hetty King. When she suddenly collapses during the holidays, Hetty is hospitalized. Feeling homesick and alone, she begins to re-evaluate her relationships and her accomplishments in life. The story takes place against the backdrop of World War I as the King family prepares for its traditional Christmas dinner. The reunion is marred by the fact that one of its youngest members, Felix, is missing in action; making differences of opinion about the war effort glaringly obvious. This wonderful and accomplished cast comes together in an uplifting drama that illustrates the frailty of life and the importance of strength of family in turbulent times. (from DVD liner notes)
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Jackie Burroughs as Hetty King |
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Lally Cadeau as Janet King |
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Mag Ruffman as Olivia Dale |
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Cedric Smith as Alec King |
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Zachary Bennett as Felix King |
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Patricia Hamilton as Rachel Lynde |
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Gema Zamprogna as Felicity Pike |
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Molly Atkinson as Cecily King |
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Ryan Cooley as Daniel King |
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Asa Perlman as Monty Dale |
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Kay Hawtrey as Mabel Sloane |
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John Weir as Gurney MacDonald |
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Patricia Vanstone as Ada Hubble |
