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Don’t Open Till Christmas (1984)

English horror film directed by Edmund Purdom

Film facts

Runtime
1h 26m 86 min
Released
21 December 1984
Language
English

Runtime from public film data. Ratings are added as boards issue them.

Don't Open Till Christmas has a runtime of 1 hour 26 minutes (86 min). The English film released on 21 December 1984. It is directed by Edmund Purdom and stars Alan Lake, Mark Jones and Belinda Mayne.

Official trailer

Cast and crew

Editing
Ray Selfe
Written by
Derek Ford
Distribution
21st Century Film Corporation

Box office, awards and more

Set in
London
Filmed in
London

Release and where to watch

In theatres
21 December 1984
First shown
19 December 1984 festival or first country
On OTT
Not announced yet. We add the platform and date once the makers confirm them.

Questions people ask

What is the runtime of Don't Open Till Christmas?

Don't Open Till Christmas has a runtime of 1 hour 26 minutes, or 86 min.

When did Don't Open Till Christmas release?

Don't Open Till Christmas released on 21 December 1984.

Who directed Don't Open Till Christmas?

Don't Open Till Christmas is directed by Edmund Purdom.

Who is in the cast of Don't Open Till Christmas?

The cast of Don't Open Till Christmas includes Alan Lake, Mark Jones, Belinda Mayne, Gerry Sundquist and Edmund Purdom.

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