Santa Claus: The Movie (1985): Cast & Plot
Santa Claus: The Movie is a 1985 fantasy adventure film directed by Jeannot Szwarc, starring Walter Goodman as Street Corner Santa, Judy Cornwell and David Huddleston. It runs 1 hour 48 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 48m (108 min)
- Director
- Jeannot Szwarc
- Original language
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English - Studio
- TriStar Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Santa Claus: The Movie About?
The premise of Santa Claus: The Movie without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
You’d better watch out—this year he really is coming to town. In ancient times a humble toy‑maker named Claus fulfills his destiny to become Santa after meeting the master elf Patch at the North Pole. In the modern era Santa is swamped with work, and a disgruntled Patch abandons the workshop for New York City, where he unwittingly endangers Christmas by taking a job at a struggling toy company run by a scheming businessman.
Santa Claus: The Movie Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- christmas
- snow adventure
- toy
- elf
- north pole
- toy factory
- sleigh
- reindeer
- character name as title
- santa claus character
- four word title
- slimehouse
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- holiday
- snowstorm
- hypothermia
- north star
- magic
- toy workshop
- origin story
- mrs. santa claus character
- immortality
- stable
- santa's reindeer
- inventor
- engineer
- workshop
- telescope
- chosen one
- craftsman
- toymaker
- flying reindeer
- santa's sleigh
- hourglass
- letter to santa claus
- passage of time
- kitten
- montage
- reading 'twas the night before christmas
- reference to a visit from st. nicholas
- poem
- reading a poem
- husband wife relationship
- snowglobe
- santa claus costume
- santa bell ringer
- city
- assistant
- competing for a job
- orphan boy
Santa Claus: The Movie Cast & Characters
Walter Goodman leads the cast as Street Corner Santa, with Judy Cornwell as Anya Claus and David Huddleston as Santa Claus. Directed by Jeannot Szwarc; 35 actors are credited in all.
- Director Jeannot Szwarc
- Walter Goodman as Street Corner Santa
- Judy Cornwell as Anya Claus
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David Huddleston as Santa Claus -
Dudley Moore as Patch
Also Starring in Santa Claus: The Movie
· 31 more- John Barrard Dooley
- Christian Fitzpatrick Joe
- Carrie Kei Heim Cornelia
- John Lithgow B.Z.
- Burgess Meredith Ancient Elf
- Roy Evans Village Leader (uncredited)
- Jill Goldston Photographer In Court (uncredited)
- John Hallam Grizzard, Chauffeur
- Melvyn Hayes Goober
- Caroline John Village Woman (uncredited)
- Aimée Delamain Storyteller
- Anthony O'Donnell Puffy
- Christopher Ryan Vout
- Stuart Milligan Senator (uncredited)
- Tim Stern Boog
- Jeffrey Kramer Towzer
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- Peter O'Farrell Honka
- Dorothea Phillips Miss Tucker
- John Cassady Wino
- Jerry Harte Senate Chairman
- Michael Drew Reporter
- Don Estelle Groot
- Morgan Deare BZ's Lawyer (uncredited)
- Sally Cranfield Reporter
- Dickie Arnold Goobler
- Ronald Fernee Policeman
- Shannon Spruill Bratty Kid in Ballet Class (uncredited)
- Nicole Appleton Little Girl in Ballet Class (uncredited)
- Michael A. Ross Policeman
- Judith Morse Miss Abruzzi
- Paul Aspland Reporter
More from Jeannot Szwarc
More films directed by Jeannot Szwarc, best-rated first: Jaws 2, Somewhere in Time, Supergirl and Bug.
Santa Claus: The Movie Plot Summary
What happens in Santa Claus: The Movie from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In the Middle Ages somewhere in northern Europe, a woodcutter named Claus delivers hand-carved toys to the children of his village each Christmas, accompanied by his wife Anya Claus, Judy Cornwell and their reindeer Donner and Blitzen. Upon trying to cross a dense forest, they all succumb to the cold when their sleigh is caught in a blizzard and awaken in the North Pole, a place where its inhabitants seem to endure timeless life. They are greeted by the resident elves, and their leader Dooley explains that Claus’s arrival was foretold and that his destiny is to deliver elven-made gifts to children all around the world.
Full summary
The whole story of Santa Claus: The Movie, scene by scene
Santa Claus: The Movie Videos
5 videos: 5 clips.
- Clip Santa Saves the Day
- Clip The Secret Ingredient
- Clip Joe Meets the Real Santa Claus
- Clip The Ancient Elf Anoints Claus "Santa Claus"
How Well Do You Know Santa Claus: The Movie?
9 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 9
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- Question 9: not answered
What is the name of Santa's wife who suggests he hire an assistant?
Santa Claus: The Movie Also Known As
25 alternative titles, including “La vera storia di Babbo Natale” and “Santa Claus, o Papai Noel”.
- Also known as
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- La vera storia di Babbo Natale
- Santa Claus, o Papai Noel
- Santa Claus - Der Film
- 圣诞总动员
- Santa Claus la película
- La storia di Babbo Natale
- Pai Natal: o filme
- Σάντα Κλάους, ο Άι Βασίλης
- Santa Claus, la película
- Ki segít a Mikulásnak?
- Święty Mikołaj
- Santa Claus - O Papai Noel
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- Jultomten
- Санта Клаус
- サンタクロース
- Joulupukki
- Julemanden i Knibe
- Božiček
- Santa Claus. La Película
- 산타클로스
- Ziemassvētku vecītis
- Santa Claus, el film
- Santa Claus: Bản Điện Ảnh
- Moș Crăciun: Filmul artistic
- Djed Mraz
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Movies Like Santa Claus: The Movie
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town, Santa Claus and The Life & Adventures of Santa Claus.
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Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town 1970 -
Santa Claus 1959 -
The Life & Adventures of Santa Claus 2000 -
Santa and the Fairy Snow Queen 1951 -
The Claus Family 2021 -
The Year Without a Santa Claus 2006 -
The Year Without a Santa Claus 1974 -
The Santa Clause 1994 -
The Christmas Chronicles 2018 -
The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus 1985 -
Santa Baby 2006 -
Santa vs. the Snowman 1997
Santa Claus: The Movie FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Santa Claus: The Movie, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Santa Claus: The Movie?
Santa Claus: The Movie runs 1 hour 48 minutes (108 minutes).
When was Santa Claus: The Movie released?
Santa Claus: The Movie was released on October 29, 1985.
Who directed Santa Claus: The Movie?
Santa Claus: The Movie was directed by Jeannot Szwarc.
More films by Jeannot Szwarc Who is in the cast of Santa Claus: The Movie?
Santa Claus: The Movie stars Walter Goodman as Street Corner Santa, Judy Cornwell as Anya Claus and David Huddleston as Santa Claus, among 35 credited actors.
Does Santa Claus: The Movie have a post-credit scene?
No. Santa Claus: The Movie has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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