Dear Santa
Synopsis
Gordon Covington is a man who tries to make time for his family despite the demands of his job. But sometimes Covington's boss prevents him from keeping the promises he makes to his kids, and when he misses spending Christmas with the family, an elf named Randy decides to teach Gordon a lesson by turning him into someone else who has to work on Christmas -- Santa Claus.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1998
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Fred Olen Ray
- Original Title
- Dear Santa
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Fred Olen Ray
Jeffrey Schwarz
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Fred Olen Ray
Director
Jeffrey Schwarz
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dear Santa
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What is Dear Santa about?
Gordon Covington is a man who tries to make time for his family despite the demands of his job. But sometimes Covington's boss prevents him from keeping the promises he makes to his kids, and when he misses spending Christmas with the family, an elf named Randy decides to teach Gordon a lesson by turning him into someone else who has to work on Christmas -- Santa Claus.
Who directed Dear Santa?
Dear Santa was directed by Fred Olen Ray.
Who stars in Dear Santa?
The principal cast of Dear Santa includes D.L. Green, Harrison Myers, Debra Rich, Robert Quarry, Richard Gabai.
When was Dear Santa released and how long is it?
Dear Santa was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.