Movie Cosmos - The Christmas Candle

Description:

Deep in the heart of the English countryside lies the enchanting village of Gladbury. Legend has it every 25 years an angel visits the village candlemaker and touches a single candle. Whoever lights this candle receives a miracle on Christmas Eve. But in 1890, at the dawn of the electric age, this centuries old legend may come to an end.

Top Cast >

Hans Matheson

As David Richmond

Samantha Barks

As Emily Barstow

Lesley Manville

As Bea Haddington

Sylvester McCoy

As Edward Haddington

James Cosmo

As Herbert Hopewell

Susan Boyle

As Eleanor Hopewell

Barbara Flynn

As Lady Camdon

John Hannah

As William Barstow

Jude Wright

As Charlie

Emily Shewell

As Orphan Sarah

James Greene

As Old Man

Beatrice Curnew

As Agnes Chumley

Nigel Betts

As Dr. Clem

Anna Francolini

As Mrs. Clem

Patricia England

As Mrs. Chumley

Alice Bonifacio

As Delilah Barber

Tessa Bell-Briggs

As Widow Leonard

Grace Vallorani

As Mrs. Finch

Karen Cogan

As Mrs. Bickerton

Victoria Bewick

As Ruth

Rachael Swift

As Miss Foster

Victoria Emslie

As Mrs. Haddington 1690

Elizabeth Kinnear

As The Angel

Sam Crane

As Thomas Haddington

Liam Evans-Ford

As Hardy Collins

Paul Leonard

As Abner

Edward Gower

As Mr. Finch

Tim Barlow

As Oliver Barber

Top Crew >

John Stephenson

Director

Carolyn Cousins

Makeup Artist

Michelle Davidson Bell

Makeup Artist

Samantha Denyer

Makeup Artist

Holly Edwards

Makeup Artist

Sjaan Gillings

Makeup Artist

Tracey Lee

Makeup Artist

Judy Lovell

Makeup Artist

Kate May

Makeup Artist

Vicky Voller

Makeup Artist

Robert Norris

Co-Producer

Mark Appleby

ADR Mixer

Luke Brown

Foley Recordist

Peter Burgis

Foley Artist

Glen Gathard

Foley Mixer

Ian Tapp

Sound Re-Recording Mixer

Andrew Caller

Sound Re-Recording Mixer

Candace Lee

Writer

Hannah Leader

Producer

Tom Newman

Producer

Tim Atack

Original Music Composer

Colin Nicolson

Production Sound Mixer

Ben Desmond

Floor Runner

Max Lucado

Author

Steve Christian

Executive Producer

Ivan Dunleavy

Executive Producer

Huw Penallt Jones

Executive Producer

Brian Lockhart

Executive Producer

Andre Relis

Producer

Shail Shah

Executive Producer

Mike Brewster

Director of Photography

Emma E. Hickox

Editor

John Hubbard

Casting

Ros Hubbard

Casting

Tony Noble

Production Design

Keith Pain

Art Direction

Rob Cameron

Set Decoration

Pam Downe

Costume Design

Eric Newman

Writer

Pat Sweeney

Gaffer

Reviews:

TrentTX (10/10)

This is a very satisfying Christmas movie. There are too many characters and a few confusing plot lines, but overall, viewers will not be disappointed. Hearing Susan Boyle's incredible voice is an added bonus. The final resolution will put everyone in a good mood and ready to spread some Christmas cheer.

2018-12-30

r96sk (7/10)

You know what, pretty good! Weird, but holds some charm.

'The Christmas Candle' is rather religious-y, though I think it strikes a fine balance for the majority... until they deep dive into it with the ending admittedly, but as a full-blown atheist I can let it pass as it's a conclusion that stills works in film terms to be fair.

The cast are a nicely chosen bunch. Hans Matheson stands out most in the lead role, while James Cosmo supports ably - as do Lesley Manville, Sylvester McCoy and Samantha Barks. Interesting to see Susan Boyle appear in her acting debut, she's clearly not an actress though her performance is alright - a likeable onscreen presence, at worst.

2023-12-14