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Santa Claus (1985) -- The first half of this film, set hundreds of years ago, shows how the old man who eventually became Santa Claus was given immortality and chosen to deliver toys to all the children of the world. The second half moves into the modern era, in which Patch, t
Santa Claus (1985) -- The first half of this film, set hundreds of years ago, shows how the old man who eventually became Santa Claus was given immortality and chosen to deliver toys to all the children of the world. The second half moves into the modern era, in which Patch, t

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Director:
Jeannot Szwarc
Writers:
David Newman (story) &
Leslie Newman (story) ...
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Release Date:
29 November 1985 (USA) more
Tagline:
Guess Who's Coming To Town! more
Plot:
The first half of this film, set hundreds of years ago, shows how the old man who eventually became Santa Claus was given immortality and chosen to deliver toys to all the children of the world. The second half moves into the modern era, in which Patch, the head elf, strikes out on his own and falls in with an evil toy manufacturer who wants to corner the market and eliminate Santa Claus. full summary | full synopsis
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Great family fun ! more (76 total)

Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)

Dudley Moore ... Patch

John Lithgow ... B.Z.
David Huddleston ... Santa Claus
Burgess Meredith ... Ancient Elf

Judy Cornwell ... Anya Claus
Jeffrey Kramer ... Towzer
Christian Fitzpatrick ... Joe
Carrie Kei Heim ... Cornelia
John Barrard ... Dooley
Anthony O'Donnell ... Puffy
Melvyn Hayes ... Goober
Don Estelle ... Groot
Tim Stern ... Boog
Peter O'Farrell ... Honka
Christopher Ryan ... Vout
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Additional Details

Also Known As:
Santa Claus: The Movie (USA) (promotional title)
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Runtime:
107 min
Country:
UK | USA
Language:
English
Color:
Color (Rankcolor)
Aspect Ratio:
2.20 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Dolby (35 mm prints) | 70 mm 6-Track (70 mm prints)

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Quotes:
Santa Claus: You have folks saying that Santa Claus only rewards the good little boys and girls.
Anya Claus: Isn't that how it should be?
Santa Claus: All right. Dooley, make up a list of who is naughty and nice.
Dooley: Yes, sir.
Santa Claus: And be careful. I'll be checking it twice.
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Movie Connections:
Featured in A Hollywood Christmas (1996) (V) more
Soundtrack:
Shouldn't Do That more

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Great family fun !, 23 December 2000
9/10
Author: steed-5 from Parkville, Maryland

This is a fun movie for the whole family. It is truly the legend of Santa Claus come to life. One of the must see movies for my whole family every Holiday season. Dudley Moore, John Lithgow and David Huddleston are perfect in their respective roles.

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