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Family fantasy film

I Believe in Santa Claus (1984): Cast

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I Believe in Santa Claus is a 1984 family fantasy film directed by Christian Gion, starring Armand Meffre as Le Père Noël / Santa Claus, Emeric Chapuis and Jeanne Herviale. It runs 1 hour 19 minutes.

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I Believe in Santa Claus (1984) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 19m (79 min)
Director
Christian Gion
Genres
Family , Fantasy
Original language
French
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is I Believe in Santa Claus About?

The premise of I Believe in Santa Claus without spoilers.

Santa’s space‑age adventure follows Simon, whose only wish is to rescue his parents, taken hostage by an African warlord. He and a classmate stow away on a flight to Lapland seeking Santa Claus. In the North they meet St. Nick, a Christmas fairy and a hostile ogre, turning their quest into a magical battle to reunite the family.

I Believe in Santa Claus Themes & Keywords

· 9 tags
  • young
  • christmas
  • teacher
  • santa claus
  • ogre
  • kidnapped parents
  • hostage
  • fairy
  • christmas gift
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Cast & crew

I Believe in Santa Claus Cast & Characters

Armand Meffre leads the cast as Le Père Noël / Santa Claus, with Emeric Chapuis as Simon and Jeanne Herviale as Grandmother. Directed by Christian Gion; 9 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in I Believe in Santa Claus

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From the director

More from Christian Gion

More films directed by Christian Gion: Pizzaiolo et Mozzarel, The Graduates of the Last Row, Pétrole! Pétrole! and The Winner.

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Details

I Believe in Santa Claus Also Known As

Also known as “Here Comes Santa Claus”.

Also known as
  • Here Comes Santa Claus

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FAQ

I Believe in Santa Claus FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of I Believe in Santa Claus, each answered in a sentence.

How long is I Believe in Santa Claus?

I Believe in Santa Claus runs 1 hour 19 minutes (79 minutes).

When was I Believe in Santa Claus released?

I Believe in Santa Claus was released on December 5, 1984.

Who directed I Believe in Santa Claus?

I Believe in Santa Claus was directed by Christian Gion.

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Who is in the cast of I Believe in Santa Claus?

I Believe in Santa Claus stars Armand Meffre as Le Père Noël / Santa Claus, Emeric Chapuis as Simon and Jeanne Herviale as Grandmother, among 9 credited actors.

Does I Believe in Santa Claus have a post-credit scene?

No. I Believe in Santa Claus has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is I Believe in Santa Claus in?

The original language of I Believe in Santa Claus is French.

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