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.
Santa Claus: The Movie
“You'd better watch out! This year he REALLY IS coming to town.”
Overview
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.
Director
Jeannot Szwarc
Budget
50.0M
Revenue
23.7M
Status
Released
Production
Calash Corporation, Santa Claus Ltd.
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
Aimée Delamain
Storyteller
Dorothea Phillips
Miss Tucker
John Hallam
Grizzard, Chauffeur
Judith Morse
Miss Abruzzi
Jerry Harte
Senate Chairman
Paul Aspland
Reporter
Sally Cranfield
Reporter
Michael Drew
Reporter
Walter Goodman
Street Corner Santa
John Cassady
Wino
Ronald Fernee
Policeman
Michael A. Ross
Policeman
Morgan Deare
BZ's Lawyer (uncredited)
Roy Evans
Village Leader (uncredited)
Caroline John
Village Woman (uncredited)
Jill Goldston
Photographer In Court (uncredited)
Stuart Milligan
Senator (uncredited)
Nicole Appleton
Little Girl in Ballet Class (uncredited)
Shannon Spruill
Bratty Kid in Ballet Class (uncredited)
Video Gallery
Original Trailer
Welcome to the North Pole!
