Prancer (1989)

6.0/10 • 99 min • Family Drama Fantasy

Overview

Jessica, the daughter of an impoverished apple farmer, still believes in Santa Claus. So when she comes across a reindeer with an injured leg, it makes perfect sense to her to assume that it is Prancer, who had fallen from a Christmas display in town. She hides the reindeer in her barn and feeds it cookies, until she can return it to Santa. Her father finds the reindeer and decides to sell it to the butcher, not for venison chops, but as an advertising display.

Cast

Rebecca Harrell Tickell

Jessica Riggs

Sam Elliott

John Riggs

Rutanya Alda

Aunt Sarah

Cloris Leachman

Mrs. McFarland

Ariana Richards

Carol Wetherby

Abe Vigoda

Orel Benton

Michael Constantine

Mr. Stewart / Santa

Mark Rolston

Herb Drier

Johnny Galecki

Billy Quinn

Walter Charles

Minister

Victor Truro

Mr. Young

Loren Janes

Mr. Soot

Jesse Bradford

Boy #1

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