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Christmas Miracle in Caufield, U.S.A.

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Christmas Miracle in Caufield, U.S.A.
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GenreDrama
Written byDalene Young
Directed byJud Taylor
StarringKurt Russell
Melissa Gilbert
Music byFred Karlin
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
ProducerLin Bolen
Production locationRoundup, Montana
CinematographyTerry K. Meade
EditorPeter Parasheles
Running time97 minutes
Production companies20th Century Fox Television
Lin Bolen Productions
Original release
NetworkNBC
ReleaseDecember 26, 1977 (1977-12-26)

Christmas Miracle in Caufield, U.S.A. (also released as The Christmas Coal Mine Miracle) is a 1977 American made-for-television drama film directed by Jud Taylor.[1]

Plot

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Inspired by true events, the plot takes place in 1950 and revolves around Mr. Caufield, the owner of a coal mine. During Christmas, there are several explosions. His employees worry about their health and decide to strike, without any luck. One of the miners, Johnny, is determined to improve the working conditions and wants the other miners to have a great holiday. However, this goes terribly wrong when they are trapped underground following an explosion. Their families are desperate to save them, worrying there might be an even bigger and deadlier explosion.

Cast

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ Roberts, Jerry (2009-06-05). Encyclopedia of Television Film Directors. Scarecrow Press. ISBN 978-0-8108-6378-1.
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