

Must Be Santa
“He's the only man for the job!”
Synopsis
When the reigning Santa is no longer fit for duty his helpers must search for a replacement. This leads to a wacky, exhausting hunt and doesn't turn up exactly what Santa's angels hoped for. To make matters worse still, "Santy" winds up being just this side of totally undesirable.
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Must Be Santa Promo - CBC 2001
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-12-09
Top Cast
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- Director
- Brad Turner
- Screenplay & Story
- Douglas Bowie
- Original Title
- Must Be Santa
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Brad Turner
Douglas Bowie
Department Leadership Roster
Brad Turner
Director
Douglas Bowie
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Must Be Santa
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What is Must Be Santa about?
When the reigning Santa is no longer fit for duty his helpers must search for a replacement. This leads to a wacky, exhausting hunt and doesn't turn up exactly what Santa's angels hoped for. To make matters worse still, "Santy" winds up being just this side of totally undesirable.
Who directed Must Be Santa?
Must Be Santa was directed by Brad Turner.
Who stars in Must Be Santa?
The principal cast of Must Be Santa includes Arnold Pinnock, Deanna Milligan, Dabney Coleman, Keenan MacWilliam, Brian Miranda.
When was Must Be Santa released and how long is it?
Must Be Santa was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 2h 0m.
