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Santa Claus (1985) -- 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, t
Santa Claus (1985) -- 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, t

Overview

User Rating:
5.0/10   3,059 votes
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Director:
Jeannot Szwarc
Writers:
David Newman (story) &
Leslie Newman (story) ...
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Release Date:
29 November 1985 (USA) more
Tagline:
Guess Who's Coming To Town! more
Plot:
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 synopsis
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User Comments:
A magical movie more

Cast

  (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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Additional Details

Also Known As:
Santa Claus: The Movie (USA) (promotional title)
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Runtime:
107 min
Country:
UK | USA
Language:
English
Color:
Color (Rankcolor)
Aspect Ratio:
2.20 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Dolby (35 mm prints) | 70 mm 6-Track (70 mm prints)

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Quotes:
Joe: [after he gets his present from Santa] Did Cornie get anything?
[pauses]
Joe: The er... little girl.
Santa Claus: Oh? Are you two seeing a lot of each other?
Joe: Actually yes
[blushes quite a lot]
Joe: Actually
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Movie Connections:
Referenced in Best Ever Christmas Films (2005) (TV) more
Soundtrack:
It's Christmas All Over The World more

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17 out of 18 people found the following comment useful:-
A magical movie, 4 December 2004
Author: Jody_Buchan (Jody_Buchan@hotmail.com) from Central Scotland

I don't care who you are, this movie is a fun and magical experience for all ages. The actors are superb in their roles and their songs and characters will win your heart.

This movie may have been filmed almost 20 years ago but it still carries the message today that it did then. That Christmas should be enjoyed by everyone, regardless of creed, colour or persuasion. I defy anyone, who actually HAS a heart, not to like this movie. I first saw it when I was 3 years old and to this day, I have watched it every year thereafter on Christmas eve.

To me, this film holds the very feeling of Christmas. All you need do is watch it. And no matter where you are, no matter what time of year it is, from start to finish...

it's Christmas.

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