A young man is sent to visit his estranged father for Christmas in 1930 in New Orleans. Based on an autobiograhical short story by Truman Capote.A young man is sent to visit his estranged father for Christmas in 1930 in New Orleans. Based on an autobiograhical short story by Truman Capote.A young man is sent to visit his estranged father for Christmas in 1930 in New Orleans. Based on an autobiograhical short story by Truman Capote.
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- TriviaKatharine Hepburn's final film appearance.
- GoofsIn the restaurant when Buddy and his father are eating oyster's, the Tabasco bottle on the table is not vintage from the 1930s. It is the present-day bottle with a red plastic top. That would not have been a 30s bottle.
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Dixon Hobbs: Thought I might find you here.
Dad: Well, if isn't the very sturdy Dixon Hobbs. What brings you here?
Dixon Hobbs: My sister's money. Don't tell me you haven't heard I've been looking for you.
Dad: Mm, word is you have some concerns about an investment she's made.
Dixon Hobbs: My only concern is how fast you're going to give her that money back.
Dad: Are you telling me that you question her ability to make her own decisions?
Dixon Hobbs: [grabs Dad by shirt collar] Let's just say, I don't think it's a sound business investment.
Dad: I didn't realize the depth of your concern.
This film is wonderful. I can not find enough great things things to say about it. Its a very special film!
One thing this film does is that it shows that its "life's little moments that count the most".
Now in this film A young man is sent to visit his estranged father for Christmas in 1930 in New Orleans which is played by Henry Winkler! The boy however is wiser then his father and more compassionate then most adults will ever be.
The great Katherine Hepburn gives a performance that proves her iconic status. Swoosie Kurtz co-stars and gives a performance that at the end makes you want to reach through the screen give her a huge hug.
There are many holiday theme movies but this is one of the best!
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