Never came out in the cinema: This is the only film directed by Arnold Schwarzenegger and it was a “absolute failure” 30 years ago

When you think about Arnold Schwarzenegger, you immediately imagine muscle roles in the terminator or prey. But there is little one who remembers that the actor once tried – and only one – realization. It was in 1995, and unfortunately, this attempt did not leave a great trace in the history of cinema … nor on television.

Moreover, than to go to theaters, this somewhat special project was broadcast live on a small screen on the American TNT channel. Its title? Christmas in Connecticut. If that means nothing for you, you are not alone: Even the most loyal fans of Schwarzenegger forget that this Christmas TV movie is available.

Many Hollywood actors once exchanged their place in front of the camera to try their luck. Some are brilliantly illustrated there – Clint Eastwood or Kevin Costner to name some – even prestigious awards. But for Schwarzenegger, the other side of the object did not have the same success.

Before this television film, he still began to start with the episode of the cult series The Tales of Crypt. With this first experience, he agreed to the Christmas movie remake director since the 1940s, Christmas in Connecticut. The story follows Elizabeth Blaine (explained by Dyan Cannon), a famous TV presenter, specializing in the kitchen. Problem: He absolutely doesn’t know how to cook! The situation becomes even more awkward when his boss decides to shoot a special program that is live for Christmas, in which he will have to prepare dinner for a heroic firefighter (performed by Chris Christophers).

The distribution, which also included Tony Curtis, had the potential. But the advertising of that time has announced: “Director Arnold Schwarzenegger prepares Christmas success“But the reality was quite different. The film was newly welcomed, never found its audience, and even today it is widely considered unsuccessful, with severe criticism, on sites such as Rotten Tomato -though he received an honorary note from 5 to 3.2.

In short, Christmas in Connecticut A curious episode in a careerArnold SchwarzeneggerUnexpected bypass realization that did not mention the souls. A forgotten project, even by the greatest fans of the Austrian Colossus.

For those who want to find this, the film is unfortunately not available online. However, we invite you to find his trailers below.