Synopsis:
Feeling unneeded, a disillusioned Santa Claus (Charles Durning) quits Christmas. Through the selflessness of a little girl looking to reunite her parents for Christmas (and the help of his bumbling chief elf, Philpot (Bruce Vilanch), Santa and the child travel across America and Santa discovers that people really do need him and care about other people.
| Directed by: | Burt Brinckerhoff |
|---|---|
| Written by: | Golda David & Alan Jay Glueckman |
| Release date: | 1989-12-01 |
| Runtime: | 100 minutes |
Cast:
Charles Durning
Santa
Santa
Bruce Vilanch
Philpot
Philpot
Wayne Osmond
Jeff Baxter
Jeff Baxter
Risa Schiffman
Jennifer Baxter
Jennifer Baxter
Annette Marin
Laura Baxter
Laura Baxter
Beverly Rowland
Mrs. Claus
Mrs. Claus
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Also known as:
- La Mission Secrète du Père Noël
- Quando Papai Noel Salvou o Natal