Santa Claus

– The first half of this film, set hundreds of years ago, shows how the old man who eventually became ..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
6.20 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 47 Minutes
Release Year:
1985
Original Name:
Santa Claus: The Movie
Santa Claus (1985) - Also known as Santa Claus: The Movie

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.

Story Timeline:
Producing Country:
USA, UK
Filming Locations:
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Santa Claus (1985) - Trailer

Release Date:

27 Nov 1985

Language:

English

MPAA Content-Rating:
PG – Parental Guidance Suggested

Some material may not be suitable for children. Parents urged to give "parental guidance". May contain some material parents might not like for their young children.

Director:

Jeannot Szwarc

Writer:

David Newman (story), Leslie Newman (story), David Newman (screenplay)

Main Actors:

Dudley Moore, John Lithgow, David Huddleston, Burgess Meredith

Plot:

This is the story of a master toymaker who discovers a magical kingdom of elves in the North Pole and becomes Santa Claus. But when Santa's eager-to-please elf Patch leaves the North Pole for the big streets of New York City, he becomes mixed up with a dastardly toy tycoon's plans to take over Christmas. And so begins Santa's adventure - to rescue his faithful elf and to save Christmas for all the children of the world!

Production:

TriStar Pictures

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
6.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes:
20%