Santa Claus Is a Stinker
Le père Noël est une ordure
“"There was a very rude gentleman who wanted to fuck Therese!"”
Synopsis
Two neurotics, working for a suicide hotline on the night of Christmas Eve, get caught up in a catastrophe when a pregnant woman, her abusive boyfriend, and a cross-dresser visit their office.
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Gérard Jugnot
Félix
Thierry Lhermitte
Pierre Mortez
Anémone
Thérèse de Monsou dite « Mme S.O.S »
Christian Clavier
Jean-Jacques dit « Katia »
Marie-Anne Chazel
Josette dite « Zézette », compagne de Félix
Josiane Balasko
Marie-Ange Musquin, présidente de l'association
Bruno Moynot
Zadko Preskovitch dit « Presko », le voisin Yougoslave
Martin Lamotte
M. Leblé, voisin du dessous
Jacques François
Docteur Poinsot, le pharmacien de quartier
Michel Blanc
L'obsédé sexuel au téléphone (voice)
Jeannette Batti
Pierre Belot
Un responsable des Galeries
Suzanne Berthois
Bhime Souaré
Le père Noël des Galeries
Michel Bonnet
Le suicidé de la cabine téléphonique
Jean-Claude Bouillaud
Le père de « Charles Bronson » dit « Katia »
Jean-Pierre Clami
Le père de l'enfant qui reçoit une gifle de Félix
Jacques Disses
Un convive au dîner de noël chez les parents de « Katia »
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 28, 2011
Wide Cinema Exhibition
November 4, 2014
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jean-Marie Poiré
- Screenplay & Story
- Josiane Balasko, Marie-Anne Chazel, Christian Clavier, Gérard Jugnot, Thierry Lhermitte, Bruno Moynot, Jean-Marie Poiré
- Original Score
- Vladimir Cosma, Guy Marchand
- Original Title
- Le père Noël est une ordure
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- Trinacra Films, Films A2, Les Films du Splendid
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jean-Marie Poiré
Josiane Balasko, Marie-Anne Chazel, Christian Clavier, Gérard Jugnot, Thierry Lhermitte, Bruno Moynot, Jean-Marie Poiré
Vladimir Cosma, Guy Marchand
Robert Alazraki
Catherine Kelber
Yves Rousset-Rouard, Christian Ferry
Department Leadership Roster
Jean-Marie Poiré
Director
Josiane Balasko
Writer
Marie-Anne Chazel
Writer
Christian Clavier
Writer
Gérard Jugnot
Writer
Thierry Lhermitte
Writer
Bruno Moynot
Writer
Jean-Marie Poiré
Writer
Vladimir Cosma
Original Music Composer
Robert Alazraki
Director of Photography
Catherine Kelber
Editor
Yves Rousset-Rouard
Producer
Willy Holt
Production Design
Cécile Magnan
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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Frequently Asked Questions About Santa Claus Is a Stinker
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Santa Claus Is a Stinker about?
Two neurotics, working for a suicide hotline on the night of Christmas Eve, get caught up in a catastrophe when a pregnant woman, her abusive boyfriend, and a cross-dresser visit their office.
Who directed Santa Claus Is a Stinker?
Santa Claus Is a Stinker was directed by Jean-Marie Poiré.
Who stars in Santa Claus Is a Stinker?
The principal cast of Santa Claus Is a Stinker includes Gérard Jugnot, Thierry Lhermitte, Anémone, Christian Clavier, Marie-Anne Chazel.
When was Santa Claus Is a Stinker released and how long is it?
Santa Claus Is a Stinker was released in 1982 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
Who composed the musical score for Santa Claus Is a Stinker?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Santa Claus Is a Stinker was composed by Vladimir Cosma, Guy Marchand.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Santa Claus Is a Stinker?
Santa Claus Is a Stinker holds official age classifications: FR: TP.