The Man in the Santa Claus Suit
Synopsis
The mysterious owner of a costume shop rents a Santa Claus suit to three very different men: a math teacher trying to get the nerve to propose, a homeless restaurateur trying to hide from the mob, and a harried political speech writer visiting with his estranged wife and son. Their lives are inexorably changed by their experience of playing Santa Claus.
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The Man in the Santa Claus Suit (1979) Video Classics Australia Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-01-22
Top Cast
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Fred Astaire
Santa Claus
Gary Burghoff
Bob Willis
John Byner
Stan Summerville
Bert Convy
Gil Travis
Tara Buckman
Polly Primer
Brooke Bundy
Linda Travis
Eddie Barth
Babyskin
Ron Feinberg
Bruno Betinger
Nanette Fabray
Dora Dayton
Harold Gould
Dickie Dayton
Raymond Vitte
Eddie
Debbie Lytton
Melissa
Danny Wells
Chandler
Carlo Imperato
Dom
André Gower
Terry Travis
David Greenan
Rod Sanborn
Majel Barrett
Miss Forsythe
Sasha von Scherler
Shopper
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Corey Allen
- Screenplay & Story
- George Kirgo
- Original Score
- Peter Matz
- Original Title
- The Man in the Santa Claus Suit
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Production Studios
- Dick Clark Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Corey Allen
George Kirgo, Leonard Gershe
Peter Matz
Woody Omens
Lovel S. Ellis
Dick Clark, Lee Miller
Department Leadership Roster
Corey Allen
Director
George Kirgo
Screenplay
Lee Miller
Producer
Woody Omens
Director of Photography
Lovel S. Ellis
Editor
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What is The Man in the Santa Claus Suit about?
The mysterious owner of a costume shop rents a Santa Claus suit to three very different men: a math teacher trying to get the nerve to propose, a homeless restaurateur trying to hide from the mob, and a harried political speech writer visiting with his estranged wife and son. Their lives are inexorably changed by their experience of playing Santa Claus.
Who directed The Man in the Santa Claus Suit?
The Man in the Santa Claus Suit was directed by Corey Allen.
Who stars in The Man in the Santa Claus Suit?
The principal cast of The Man in the Santa Claus Suit includes Fred Astaire, Gary Burghoff, John Byner, Bert Convy, Tara Buckman.
When was The Man in the Santa Claus Suit released and how long is it?
The Man in the Santa Claus Suit was released in 1979 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.
Who composed the musical score for The Man in the Santa Claus Suit?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Man in the Santa Claus Suit was composed by Peter Matz.