The legend of Santa Claus is put in jeopardy when an unscrupulous toy manufacturer attempts to take over Christmas.The legend of Santa Claus is put in jeopardy when an unscrupulous toy manufacturer attempts to take over Christmas.The legend of Santa Claus is put in jeopardy when an unscrupulous toy manufacturer attempts to take over Christmas.
Aimée Delamain
- Storyteller
- (as Aimee Delamain)
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaAll the toys made and bought for the Santa's workshop scenes were donated to children's charities for Christmas after shooting was complete.
- GoofsWhen Joe and Santa first ride in the sleigh, Santa can be seen speaking an entire sentence as they drive off the roof, yet no words are heard.
- Quotes
Santa Claus: How can I do so much in just one night?
Ancient Elf: Oh, yes, well know this: time travels with you. The night of the world is a passage of endless night for you, until your mission is done.
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Likeable Film for the Whole Family.
Under-rated little family film that works due to a couple of over-the-top performances more than anything else. We get a glimpse into the history of the titled character (played by David Huddleston) and his wife (Judy Cornwell) as they make the North Pole their home. Years and years pass and we get to the present-day, but trouble looms as the toys manufactured by elf Dudley Moore (in a wonderful performance) start to fall apart on all the children of the world. Moore feels shame and decides that it would be better to leave. Thus he falls in with evil toy manufacturer John Lithgow (in another fine role) and this is when the fun really starts. Burgess Meredith also has a short, endearing cameo. A production that is tame enough for young children, but is also interesting enough to keep the adults happy as well. Good overall. 4 stars out of 5.
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- tfrizzell
- Aug 6, 2002
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Details
- Release date
- Countries of origin
- Language
- Also known as
- Santa Claus
- Filming locations
- Albert R. Broccoli 007 Stage, Pinewood Studios, Iver Heath, Buckinghamshire, England, UK(Studio, interiors: Santa's workshop)
- Production companies
- See more company credits at IMDbPro
Box office
- Budget
- $50,000,000 (estimated)
- Gross US & Canada
- $23,717,291
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $5,647,160
- Dec 1, 1985
- Gross worldwide
- $23,743,145
- Runtime1 hour 47 minutes
- Color
- Aspect ratio
- 2.35 : 1
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