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Santa Claus Has Blue Eyes (1966): Cast

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Santa Claus Has Blue Eyes is a 1966 drama directed by Jean Eustache, starring Jean-Pierre Léaud as Daniel, Gérard Zimmermann and Henri Martinez. It runs 47 minutes.

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Santa Claus Has Blue Eyes (1966) movie poster
Released
Runtime
47 min
Director
Jean Eustache
Genre
Drama
Original language
French
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Santa Claus Has Blue Eyes About?

The premise of Santa Claus Has Blue Eyes without spoilers.

Desperate for cash to buy a trendy duffle coat, Daniel takes a gig dressing as Santa Claus for a photographer. While earning the needed money, he discovers the holiday costume makes him surprisingly popular with women, turning his simple job into a comedic quest for romance.

Santa Claus Has Blue Eyes Themes & Keywords

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  • slow cinema
  • disappointment
  • existential hero
  • existential loneliness
  • independent cinema
  • melancholy
  • male protagonist
  • male body
  • nouvelle vague
  • unhappiness
  • minimal cast
  • anti hero
+38 more
  • sadness
  • store
  • end of year
  • disguise
  • young actor
  • coming of age
  • money
  • dark comedy
  • young man
  • santa claus character
  • 1960s
  • french language spoken
  • provincial
  • black and white
  • santa claus
  • youth
  • search for the meaning of life
  • destiny
  • existential poetry
  • youthful vigor
  • identity
  • youthful innocence
  • disillusionment
  • black and white movie
  • self discovery
  • french speaking
  • young people
  • santa claus costume
  • no money
  • coat
  • meeting
  • french girl
  • spleen
  • dressing up
  • santa claus suit
  • photograph
  • lotto
  • kiss
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Cast & crew

Santa Claus Has Blue Eyes Cast & Characters

Jean-Pierre Léaud leads the cast as Daniel, with Gérard Zimmermann as Dumas (as Gérard Zimmerman) and Henri Martinez as Martinez. Directed by Jean Eustache; 13 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Jean Eustache

More films directed by Jean Eustache, best-rated first: The Mother and the Whore, Employment Offer, Alix’s Pictures and Hieronymus Bosch’s Garden of Delights.

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Santa Claus Has Blue Eyes Also Known As

7 alternative titles, including “Le Père Noël a les yeux bleus” and “Der Weihnachtsmann mit den blauen Augen”.

Also known as
  • Le Père Noël a les yeux bleus
  • Der Weihnachtsmann mit den blauen Augen
  • 산타클로스는 파란 눈을 지녔다
  • Pare Noel té els ulls blaus
  • 蓝眼睛的圣诞老人
  • Papá Noel tiene ojos azules
  • 藍眼睛的聖誕老人

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Santa Claus Has Blue Eyes FAQ: Cast & Runtime

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

How long is Santa Claus Has Blue Eyes?

Santa Claus Has Blue Eyes runs 47 minutes.

When was Santa Claus Has Blue Eyes released?

Santa Claus Has Blue Eyes was released on May 4, 1966.

Who directed Santa Claus Has Blue Eyes?

Santa Claus Has Blue Eyes was directed by Jean Eustache.

More films by Jean Eustache

Who is in the cast of Santa Claus Has Blue Eyes?

Santa Claus Has Blue Eyes stars Jean-Pierre Léaud as Daniel, Gérard Zimmermann as Dumas (as Gérard Zimmerman) and Henri Martinez as Martinez, among 13 credited actors.

Does Santa Claus Has Blue Eyes have a post-credit scene?

No. Santa Claus Has Blue Eyes has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Santa Claus Has Blue Eyes in?

The original language of Santa Claus Has Blue Eyes is French.

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