Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
Shelley Long | ... | Elizabeth Gates | |
Barry Bostwick | ... | Frank Mallory | |
Nathan Lawrence | ... | Tommy Gates | |
Nancy McLoughlin | ... | Susan | |
Michael E. Knight | ... | Alan Schaefer | |
Richard K. Olsen | ... | Henry | |
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Janell McLeod | ... | Fran |
Keith Flippen | ... | Michael | |
Rebecca Koon | ... | Marguerite | |
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Troy Simmons | ... | Lester |
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Wells Struble | ... | Charlie |
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John Pontrelli | ... | Homeless Father |
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Kelly Wilson | ... | Receptionist |
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Larry Parks | ... | Mover (as Barry Bell) |
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Fred Nash | ... | Policeman |
Although admitting, if confronted with the information, that he is also known by the name Robert George, a man moves into the town of Greendale in June purporting to be Santa Claus, everything about him which is Christmas every day, including having a reindeer in his yard, wearing the recognizable red suit all the time, and outfitting his house with all the Christmas accouterments, among which is a machine that blows snow bombs. While some, especially his immediate neighbors, complain to the authorities including to city hall for the continual disruption he is causing as Santa, he does bring much joy to just as many, some who truly see him as a savior in their life. And the majority of the town's young people really do believe he is Santa, even initially skeptical ten year old Tommy Gates, otherwise how would Santa have known so much about him probably in preparation for his naughty/nice list for Christmas. All of these issues, especially the latter, cause a problem for Elizabeth ... Written by Huggo
Shelley Long plays a single mom with an aspiring political career. Working as city attorney, she has a son, and is estranged from her father, who dresses and acts like Santa Claus (and plays the part), since Santa was not a supportive dad growing up. This is a made for t.v. movie (and I caught it on t.v. after it already started) and it is rather good. Ignore the poor ratings. Watch it with the family and enjoy.