Santa Claus: The Movie backdrop

Santa Claus: The Movie 1985 Directed by Jeannot Szwarc

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.

Country USA
Production Countries Netherlands , United Kingdom , USA
Language English
Spoken Language English
Budget $50,000,000
Revenue $23,717,291
Release Date 29 October 1985
108 mins
Cast
David Huddleston Santa Claus
Burgess Meredith Ancient Elf
Judy Cornwell Anya Claus
Aimée Delamain Storyteller
Dorothea Phillips Miss Tucker
John Hallam Grizzard, Chauffeur
Judith Morse Miss Abruzzi
Jerry Harte Senate Chairman
Paul Aspland Reporter
Michael Drew Reporter
Walter Goodman Street Corner Santa
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)