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The Case for Christmas (2011)

G | | Comedy , Drama , Family | TV Movie 19 November 2011
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A lawyer finds himself defending Santa Claus in the biggest trial in history.

Director:

Timothy Bond

Writers:

Tom Amundsen (screenplay), Rickie Castaneda

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Dean Cain, Rachel Blanchard, George Buza | See full cast & crew »
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Dean Cain ... Michael Sherman
Rachel Blanchard ... Lauren
George Buza ... Kris Kringle
Barry Flatman ... Braxton Bennett
Krista Bridges ... Dina Smiger
Helen Colliander ... Lily Sherman
Dylan Roberts ... Charlie Elfkin
A.C. Peterson ... Judge Stewart (as Alan C. Peterson)
Joe Silvaggio ... Barney Gingerbread
Mike Petersen Mike Petersen ... Dr. Evans
Katie Messina ... Nurse
Carson Durven Carson Durven ... Bailiff
Jessica Booker Jessica Booker ... Cindy Hooking
Dan Abramovici ... Young Man
Amanda Barker ... Receptionist
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A lawyer finds himself defending Santa Claus in the biggest trial in history.

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lawyer | trial | santa claus | christmas | See All (4) »

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Comedy | Drama | Family | Fantasy

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Language:

English

Release Date:

19 November 2011 (USA) See more »

Also Known As:

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Chesler/Perlmutter Productions,Daro Film Distribution See more »
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Color
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Good family Christmas movie
29 January 2018 | by joab-70946 – See all my reviews

In this Christmas movie, businessman, Braxton Bennett, tries to have it legally pronounced that Santa doesn't exist, therefore doing away with Christmas spirit. When Santa is served, he goes to fight the suit and meets Lily. She's a young girl who believes in Santa and Christmas. She completely believes he really is Santa when he tells her what he brought her for Christmas last year. When she hears of Santa's problem, she coaxes her father, Michael Sherman (a lawyer) into helping him. Micheal thinks the man is insane and is worried that being associated with the case will cost him credibility as a lawyer. Why is Bennett suing Santa Claus? He obviously doesn't have Christmas spirit.

This is a nice holiday movie with a good cast. There is even a bit of romance in it with widowed Michael and his friend Lauren. I enjoyed this movie and children will too. Thanks to Santa, his elves and the workshop.
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