A Hobo's Christmas is a 1987 American made-for-television drama film directed by Will Mackenzie and produced by Joe Byrne and Paul Freeman for CBS. The screenplay was written by Joe Byrne and Jeb Rosebrook. The film stars Barnard Hughes, Gerald McRaney, Wendy Crewson, William Hickey, Harley Cross, Helen Stenborg, Lee Weaver, and Jamie Sorrentini.
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Plot
After abandoning his family in Pittsburgh 25 years prior, Chance (a hobo) decides it's time to go home.
Drifting from place to place, Chance finds himself in Salt Lake City, where his now adult son lives with his two children. However, his son (still resenting the fact that Chance ran out on his family 25 years earlier), gives Chance only one day with his grandkids; after that, he's expected to leave and never come back. Meanwhile, Chance's friends warn him that his son and the past are memories that are best left alone, and should leave, but he has to find out for himself.
Cast
Barnard Hughes as Chance
Gerald McRaney as Charlie
Wendy Crewson as Laurie
William Hickey as Cincinnati Harold
Harley Cross as Bobby Grovner
Helen Stenborg as Mrs. Gladys Morgan
Michael Flynn as Priest
Lee Weaver as Biloxi Slim
Jamie Sorrentini as Kathy Grovner
Michael Rudd as Omaha John Boswell
Logan Field as Lt. Nielsen
Alan Gregory as Desk Clerk
Laura Hughes as Carolina Blue
Dana Cutrer as Cajun
Donré Sampson as Desk Sergeant
Production
Parts of the film were shot in Salt Lake City, Utah.