The Night They Saved Christmas (1984)
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- Not Rated
- 1h 32min
- Drama, Family
- 13 Dec 1984 (USA)
- TV Movie
Santa's home is threatened when an oil company blasts in the North Pole.
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Awards:
- Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy. Another 1 win.
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| Jaclyn Smith | ... |
Claudia Baldwin
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| Art Carney | ... |
Santa Claus
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| Paul Le Mat | ... |
Michael Baldwin
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| Mason Adams | ... |
Sumner Murdock
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| June Lockhart | ... |
Mrs. Claus
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| Paul Williams | ... |
Ed
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| Scott Grimes | ... |
David
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Laura Jacoby | ... |
Marianne
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| R.J. Williams | ... |
C.B.
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| James Staley | ... |
Marin
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| Albert Hall | ... |
Loomis
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| Anne Haney | ... |
Hedda
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Buddy Douglas | ... |
Dr. Fernando
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| Billy Curtis | ... |
Jack
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| Michael Keys Hall | ... |
Faulkner
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Randy Crosby | ... |
Pilot
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Paul Dale | ... |
Dr. Fernando (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Jackie Cooper | ||
Written by
| Jim Moloney | ... | (teleplay) & |
| David Niven Jr. | ... | (teleplay) |
| Jim Moloney | ... | (story) & |
| Rudy Dochtermann | ... | (story) & |
| David Niven Jr. | ... | (story) |
Produced by
| Jack Haley Jr. | ... | executive producer |
| Robert Halmi Sr. | ... | producer |
| Robert A. Halmi | ... | executive producer (as Robert Halmi Jr.) |
| David R. Kappes | ... | producer (as David Kappes) |
| Carl Mazzocone | ... | associate producer |
| David Niven Jr. | ... | executive producer |
Music by
| Charles Gross | ||
Cinematography by
| David Worth | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Eric Albertson | ||
Editorial Department
| Alex Steyermark | ... | assistant editor |
Casting By
| Jeff Oshen | ||
Production Design by
| George Costello | ||
| Tim Donahue | ||
Art Direction by
| Maria Caso | ... | (as Maria Rebman Caso) |
Set Decoration by
| Diana Allen Williams | ||
Costume Design by
| Andy Hylton | ||
Makeup Department
| Leslie Ann Anderson | ... | hair stylist: Miss Smith / makeup artist: Miss Smith |
| Gábor Kernyaiszky | ... | hair stylist (as Gabor Kernyaiszky) / makeup artist (as Gabor Kernyaiszky) |
Production Management
| Don Guest | ... | unit production manager |
| Issy Shabtay | ... | production supervisor |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Donald Hauer | ... | first assistant director |
| David R. Kappes | ... | second unit director (as David Kappes) |
| Skott Snider | ... | second unit director |
| Dennis M. White | ... | second assistant director (as Dennis White) |
Art Department
| Mike Bingham | ... | construction designer |
| Jay Burkhart | ... | set dresser |
| Tom Cranham | ... | visual consultant |
| Tommy Estridge | ... | prop master |
| Riley Morgan | ... | prop |
| Cynthia C. Rebman | ... | set dresser (as Cindy Rebman) |
| Linda L. Rebman | ... | set dresser |
| Stephen Reece | ... | carpenter |
| Monty Shook | ... | modelmaker |
| Jaki Sommerich | ... | painter |
| James Steuart | ... | carpenter (as Jim Steuart) |
Sound Department
| Douglas B. Arnold | ... | boom operator |
| Douglas Axtell | ... | boom operator |
| Jan Brodin | ... | sound mixer |
| Louis Cerborino | ... | sound editor |
| Randall Coleman | ... | assistant sound editor |
| Ron Kalish | ... | sound editor |
Special Effects by
| Peter Chesney | ... | special effects |
| Mike Menzel | ... | special effects (as Michael Manzel) |
| Edward Svetlik | ... | sculptor: painter |
| Dick Wood | ... | special effects (as Richard Wood) |
| John Naulin | ... | miniatures (uncredited) |
Visual Effects by
| William Mesa | ... | visual effects supervisor |
| Bret Mixon | ... | rotoscoping |
| Eugene P. Rizzardi | ... | model spervisor: Introvision |
| Harry Walton | ... | matte artist for Introvision |
| Cynthia Webster | ... | visual effects technical director (as Brett Webster) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Alan Caso | ... | camera operator |
| Mark Davison | ... | assistant camera |
| Greg Gardiner | ... | gaffer |
| Scott Guthrie | ... | best boy |
| Tommy Magglos | ... | assistant camera (as Thomas Maglos) |
| Joe-Joe Presson | ... | best boy (as Joseph Presson) |
| John Savka | ... | key grip |
| Marcus Tate | ... | still photographer |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Bernadene C. Mann | ... | costumer (as Bernadene Mann) |
Location Management
| Jack Brubach | ... | location auditor |
| James Thompson | ... | location manager (as Jim Thompson) |
Music Department
| Gary Anderson | ... | orchestrator |
Script and Continuity Department
| Patti Dalzell | ... | script supervisor |
Transportation Department
| Bill Myers | ... | transportation |
Additional Crew
| Edward Chiodo | ... | production assistant: Introvision model shop |
| Jean Garcia | ... | secretary to producer |
| Wendi Haas | ... | production coordinator |
| Carol Levine | ... | assistant to producer |
| Dan Martin | ... | production liaison |
| Gogi Sargeant | ... | assistant auditor |
| Victor Skita | ... | assistant to producer |
| Jonathan Taylor | ... | production assistant |
| Selma Weitz | ... | production executive |
Production Companies
Distributors
- American Broadcasting Company (ABC) (1984) (United States) (tv)
- La Cinq (1986) (France) (tv) (dubbed version)
- La Cinq (1987) (France) (tv) (dubbed version)
- Starmaker Entertainment (1989) (United States) (VHS)
- RHI Entertainment (1996) (United States) (tv) (syndication)
- NBC Universal Television Distribution (2011) (World-wide) (tv) (syndication)
- Endless Classics (2017) (Germany) (DVD)
- A.N.E. Home Video (United States) (VHS)
- American National Enterprises (United States) (VHS)
- Cabin Fever Entertainment (United States) (VHS)
- Prism Entertainment Corporation (United States) (VHS)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Judith Weiner & Associates (casting)
- Messenger Associates Casting (extras casting)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
An oil company is exploring two Arctic sites for oil. The needed blasting at the first site rocks Santa Claus' North Pole village. He realizes that any blasting at the second site will destroy his home. He enlists the aid of a woman and her children to convince her husband (who works for the company) that the first site is where the oil they want is. Along the way, Santa explains all his secrets in delivering presents all around the world.
Written by Tony Berkoff |
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| Taglines | You're going to believe in Santa all over again! See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | The front of Santa's sleigh says "Clement Sea". Immediately after we see this, Santa talks about how 'Twas the Night Before Christmas is his favorite poem and that he named his reindeer based on Clement C Moore's famous poem. See more » |
| Goofs | The fact this movie takes place up by the North Pole during the beginning of winter, there should be 24-hour darkness, but there's day and night in this movie. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Referenced in Steven Wright/Marilyn Horne/Isabel Campbell (1984). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Jingle Bells See more » |
| Quotes |
David:
[about going to meet Santa Claus]
We'll all meet a big white rabbit and go to the mad hatter tea party. See more » |