Santa Claus
“Better Than a Visit from Saint Nick Himself!”
Synopsis
Pitch, the mean-spirited devil, is trying to ruin Christmas. Santa Claus teams up with Merlin the Magician and the children of the world in order to save the day!
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Santa Claus trailer (1959)
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-09-30
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Release History & Theatrical Window
San Francisco International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
October 1, 1960
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- René Cardona
- Screenplay & Story
- Adolfo Torres Portillo, René Cardona
- Original Title
- Santa Claus
- Country of Origin
- Mexico
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- Cinematográfica Calderón S.A.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
René Cardona
Adolfo Torres Portillo, René Cardona
Guillermo Calderón
Department Leadership Roster
Adolfo Torres Portillo
Writer
Guillermo Calderón
Producer
René Cardona
Director
René Cardona
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Santa Claus
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What is Santa Claus about?
Pitch, the mean-spirited devil, is trying to ruin Christmas. Santa Claus teams up with Merlin the Magician and the children of the world in order to save the day!
Who directed Santa Claus?
Santa Claus was directed by René Cardona.
Who stars in Santa Claus?
The principal cast of Santa Claus includes José Elías Moreno, Cesáreo Quezadas 'Pulgarcito', José Luis Aguirre, Armando Arriola, Lupita Quezadas.
When was Santa Claus released and how long is it?
Santa Claus was released in 1959 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Santa Claus?
Santa Claus holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).