Santa and the Ice Cream Bunny (1972): Cast & Plot
Santa and the Ice Cream Bunny is a 1972 fantasy family film directed by R. Winer, starring Jay Ripley as Santa Claus, Shay Garner and Heather Hughes. It runs 1 hour 36 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 36m (96 min)
- Director
- R. Winer
- Original language
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English - Studio
- R & S Film Enterprises Inc.
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Santa and the Ice Cream Bunny About?
The premise of Santa and the Ice Cream Bunny without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
When Santa’s sleight becomes lodged in the sand of a Florida beach just days before Christmas Eve, the unexpected hero—a plucky ice‑cream‑selling bunny—mounts a daring rescue. Their adventure unfolds with breath‑taking moments and light‑hearted fun that will delight viewers of all ages.
Santa and the Ice Cream Bunny Themes & Keywords
· 25 tags- film within a film
- santa claus
- character name in title
- dutch masters
- cult film
- ice cream
- bird
- amusement park
- fire truck
- dog
- beach
- six word title
+13 more Show fewer
- thumbelina character
- jack and the beanstalk
- santa's sleigh
- slimehouse
- group
- holiday season
- mole
- florida
- christmas
- animal in title
- family relationships
- storytelling
- independent film
Santa and the Ice Cream Bunny Cast & Characters
Jay Ripley leads the cast as Santa Claus, with Shay Garner as Thumbelina (archive footage) and Heather Hughes as Witch (as Heather Grinter). Directed by R. Winer; 5 actors are credited in all.
- Director R. Winer
- Jay Ripley as Santa Claus
- Shay Garner as Thumbelina (archive footage)
- Heather Hughes as Witch (as Heather Grinter)
- Ruth McMahon as Mother (archive footage)
Also Starring in Santa and the Ice Cream Bunny
· 1 more- Pat Morrell Mrs. Mole (archive footage)
Santa and the Ice Cream Bunny Plot Summary
What happens in Santa and the Ice Cream Bunny from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Just days before Christmas, in Santa’s workshop at the North Pole, the elves chant and clap about their toy-making, lamenting that Santa Claus is away and the workshop feels incomplete without him. When the reindeer return without their master or his sleigh, the elves wonder aloud, in song, what has befallen Santa and whether he will ever return to finish the holiday preparations.
Full summary
The whole story of Santa and the Ice Cream Bunny, scene by scene
Santa and the Ice Cream Bunny Videos
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How Well Do You Know Santa and the Ice Cream Bunny?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Where does Santa crash-land after leaving the North Pole?
Cars in Santa and the Ice Cream Bunny
3 cars on screen, including the Ford Model T and the Penn Hi-Cube Versatile Van.
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Ford Model T Important role -
Penn Hi-Cube Versatile Van Background role -
1968 Toyota Land Cruiser Background role
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Movies Like Santa and the Ice Cream Bunny
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including The Life & Adventures of Santa Claus, Santa Claus: The Movie and Santa and the Fairy Snow Queen.
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The Life & Adventures of Santa Claus 2000 -
Santa Claus: The Movie 1985 -
Santa and the Fairy Snow Queen 1951 -
Santa Claus 1959 -
Santa and the Three Bears 1970 -
Santa’s Christmas Circus 1966 -
Santa vs. the Snowman 1997 -
Gotta Catch Santa Claus 2008 -
The Santa Claus Brothers 2002 -
The Adventures of Candy Claus 1987 -
Santa Buddies 2009 -
Santa Claus and the Magic Drum 1996
Santa and the Ice Cream Bunny FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Santa and the Ice Cream Bunny, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Santa and the Ice Cream Bunny?
Santa and the Ice Cream Bunny runs 1 hour 36 minutes (96 minutes).
When was Santa and the Ice Cream Bunny released?
Santa and the Ice Cream Bunny was released on November 18, 1972.
Who directed Santa and the Ice Cream Bunny?
Santa and the Ice Cream Bunny was directed by R. Winer.
Who is in the cast of Santa and the Ice Cream Bunny?
Santa and the Ice Cream Bunny stars Jay Ripley as Santa Claus, Shay Garner as Thumbelina (archive footage) and Heather Hughes as Witch (as Heather Grinter), among 5 credited actors.
Does Santa and the Ice Cream Bunny have a post-credit scene?
No. Santa and the Ice Cream Bunny has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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