Feeling unneeded, a disillusioned Santa Claus (Charles Durning) quits Christmas. Through the selflessness of a little girl looking to reunite her parents for Christmas (and the help of his ...
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Cast
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Beverly Rowland | ... | Mrs. Claus |
| Charles Durning | ... | Santa | |
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Risa Schiffman | ... | Jennifer Baxter |
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Annette Marin | ... | Laura Baxter |
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Wayne Osmond | ... | Jeff Baxter |
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Tip Boxell | ... | Jeff's Boss |
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M.J. Bench | ... | Stubby |
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Dottie Bench | ... | Roly Poly |
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Debbie Christensen | ... | Muffin |
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Kenneth Kunz | ... | Trouper |
| Bruce Vilanch | ... | Philpot | |
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Star Herrmann | ... | Mother (as Star Roman) |
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Brett Webb | ... | Son |
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Gary Barnes | ... | Father |
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Paul Grace | ... | Mugger |
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Feeling unneeded, a disillusioned Santa Claus (Charles Durning) quits Christmas. Through the selflessness of a little girl looking to reunite her parents for Christmas (and the help of his bumbling chief elf, Philpot (Bruce Vilanch), Santa and the child travel across America and Santa discovers that people really do need him and care about other people. Written by Alan Jay Glueckman <alanjay44@aol.com>
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Country:
USALanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
23 December 1989 (Netherlands) See more »Also Known As:
The Nearly Wasn't Christmas See more »Filming Locations:
Utah, USACompany Credits
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1.33 : 1
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I feel this movie will leave you with the feeling so many have lost over the years - love and a feeling of goodness. This movie tries to point out the missing elements not just in Christmas but in our everyday lives. Stop and take the time to actually watch and listen to this movie not just with your eyes but with your heart. Beverly Rowland was perfect as Mrs. Claus and Charles Durning was superb in his portrayal of a saddened Santa. Risa Schiffman; Annette Marin; Wayne Osmond all did wonderful jobs acting. My favorite though would have to have been Philpot - what a delightful character and one that displays a little of each of us.