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29 November 1985 (USA) moreTagline:
Guess Who's Coming To Town! morePlot:
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 synopsisNewsDesk:
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Likeable Film for the Whole Family. moreCast
(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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107 minLanguage:
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2.20 : 1 moreCertification:
Singapore:PG | West Germany:o.Al. | Iceland:L | Australia:G | Finland:S | Sweden:Btl | UK:U | USA:PG | Norway:7Filming Locations:
Albert R. Broccoli 007 Stage, Pinewood Studios, Iver Heath, Buckinghamshire, England, UK moreFun Stuff
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Patch: Don't you believe in Santa Claus?B.Z.: Why should I? He never brought me anything.
Patch: That's because you were probably a naughty boy.
B.Z.: Yes. I guess I was... no angel.
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Under-rated little family film that works due to a couple of over-the-top performances more than anything else. We get a glimpse into the history of the titled character (played by David Huddleston) and his wife (Judy Cornwell) as they make the North Pole their home. Years and years pass and we get to the present-day, but trouble looms as the toys manufactured by elf Dudley Moore (in a wonderful performance) start to fall apart on all the children of the world. Moore feels shame and decides that it would be better to leave. Thus he falls in with evil toy manufacturer John Lithgow (in another fine role) and this is when the fun really starts. Burgess Meredith also has a short, endearing cameo. A production that is tame enough for young children, but is also interesting enough to keep the adults happy as well. Good overall. 4 stars out of 5.