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The Man in the Santa Claus Suit
1979 · 1h 44m
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What is it about? The Man in the Santa Claus Suit
The mysterious owner of a costume shop rents a Santa Claus suit to three very different men: a math teacher trying to get the nerve to propose, a homeless restaurateur trying to hide from the mob, and a harried political speech writer visiting with his estranged wife and son. Their lives are inexorably changed by their experience of playing Santa Claus.
Genres: drama, tv movie. Themes: santa claus, christmas.
Cast and crew The Man in the Santa Claus Suit
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Creators
- Directed byCorey Allen
- ScreenplayGeorge Kirgo
- CinematographyWoody Omens
- EditingLovel S. Ellis
Full cast and crew23 cast members, 12 crew
Cast:
- Fred Astaire · Santa Claus
- Gary Burghoff · Bob Willis
- John Byner · Stan Summerville
- Bert Convy · Gil Travis
- Tara Buckman · Polly Primer
- Brooke Bundy · Linda Travis
- Eddie Barth · Babyskin
- Ron Feinberg · Bruno Betinger
- Nanette Fabray · Dora Dayton
- Harold Gould · Dickie Dayton
- Raymond Vitte · Eddie
- Debbie Lytton · Melissa
- Danny Wells · Chandler
- Carlo Imperato · Dom
- André Gower · Terry Travis
- David Greenan · Rod Sanborn
- Majel Barrett · Miss Forsythe
- Sasha von Scherler · Shopper
- Eddie Ryder · Hans
- Tony La Torre · Angelo
- Ted Thurston · Clerk
- Vincent Di Paolo · Street Vendor (uncredited)
- Pat Petersen · Lance
Crew:
- Corey Allen · Director
- George Kirgo · Screenplay
- Leonard Gershe · Story
- Dick Clark · Executive Producer
- Lee Miller · Producer
- Woody Omens · Director of Photography
- Lovel S. Ellis · Editor
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Details The Man in the Santa Claus Suit
- First theatrical release
- December 23, 1979
- Country
- United States
- Original language
- English
- Studio
- Dick Clark Productions
Frequently asked questions
How long is The Man in the Santa Claus Suit?
1h 44m (104 minutes).
Who’s in The Man in the Santa Claus Suit?
Fred Astaire, Gary Burghoff, John Byner, Bert Convy, Tara Buckman, Brooke Bundy, Eddie Barth, Ron Feinberg, Nanette Fabray, and Harold Gould. Directed by Corey Allen.
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