Nice film, I found enough enjoyment with it. Probably not as deep or creative as it could've been, but I do like the plot of <em>'Santa Claus: The Movie'</em> as it starts off at the embryonic stages of Santa. It ends up turning into a run-of-the-mill good v. bad thing, but that cause is helped by the casting of John Lithgow - who is entertaining. Lithgow isn't the only positive cast, as Dudley Moore and David…
You'd better watch out! This year he REALLY IS coming to town.
In ancient times, a man named Claus, who delivers toys in his small village, fulfils his destiny to become Santa Claus after meeting an expert toy-making elf, Patch, in the North Pole. In the present day, Santa Claus has become overwhelmed by his workload, and the disgruntled Patch flees the workshop to New York City. There, Patch unknowingly threatens the fate of Christmas by taking a job at a failing toy company run by a scheming businessman.
Top Cast
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
Christopher Ryan
Vout
Peter O'Farrell
Honka
Dickie Arnold
Goobler
Reviews
I didn't love the start of this film. There's this local carpenter who crafts intricately sculpted little toys for kids at Christmas but makes his poor reindeers - "Donner" and "Blitzen" race through the most atrocious snow storm so he (David Huddleston) and his kindly wife (Judy Cornwell) can deliver them! Anyway, that weather overwhelms them and things look distinctly hypothermic until a great star arrives in the…
FAQ about Santa Claus: The Movie
What is Santa Claus: The Movie about?
In ancient times, a man named Claus, who delivers toys in his small village, fulfils his destiny to become Santa Claus after meeting an expert toy-making elf, Patch, in the North Pole. In the present day, Santa Claus has become overwhelmed by his workload, and the disgruntled…
When was Santa Claus: The Movie released?
Santa Claus: The Movie was released in 1985.
What genres does Santa Claus: The Movie belong to?
Santa Claus: The Movie is categorised as Family, Fantasy, Adventure.
Who stars in Santa Claus: The Movie?
The cast of Santa Claus: The Movie includes Dudley Moore, John Lithgow, David Huddleston, Burgess Meredith, Judy Cornwell.