The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus
Synopsis
The Great Ak calls a council of the Immortals to ask that Santa Claus be given immortality. And to justify it, he tells the history of Santa Claus. The Ak found an abandoned baby and gave it to a lioness and a fairy to raise, who named him Claus. When Claus grew up, the Great Ak showed him the evil and hardship in the world and Claus decides to live there and relieve some of the suffering. He decides to make toys for orphans, but King Awgwa, the ruler of the valley where Claus lives doesn't want the children to be happy, and there is a great battle among Immortals.
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Earl Hammond
Santa Claus (voice)
Earle Hyman
King Awgwa (voice)
Larry Kenney
Commander of the Wind Demons (voice)
Lynne Lipton
Queen Zurline / Wife / Additional Voices (voice)
Bob McFadden
Tingler (voice)
Lesley Miller
Necile (voice)
Peter Newman
Peter Knook / Awgwas / The Gnome King / Husband / Additional Voices (voice)
Joey Grasso
Weekum (voice)
J.D. Roth
Young Claus (voice)
Alfred Drake
The Great Ak (voice)
Amy Anzel
Child (voice)
Josh Blake
Child (voice)
Jamie Lisa Murphy
Child (voice)
Al Dana
Chorus (voice)
Margaret Dorn
Chorus (voice)
Arlene Martel
Chorus (voice)
Marty Nelson
Chorus (voice)
David Ragaini
Chorus (voice)
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 17, 1985
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Arthur Rankin Jr., Jules Bass
- Screenplay & Story
- L. Frank Baum, Jules Bass
- Original Score
- Bernard Hoffer
- Original Title
- The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish, English
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Rankin/Bass Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Arthur Rankin Jr., Jules Bass
L. Frank Baum, Jules Bass
Bernard Hoffer
Arthur Rankin Jr., Jules Bass
Department Leadership Roster
Arthur Rankin Jr.
Director
Jules Bass
Director
Bernard Hoffer
Original Music Composer
Jules Bass
Writer
Arthur Rankin Jr.
Producer
Jules Bass
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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What is The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus about?
The Great Ak calls a council of the Immortals to ask that Santa Claus be given immortality. And to justify it, he tells the history of Santa Claus. The Ak found an abandoned baby and gave it to a lioness and a fairy to raise, who named him Claus. When Claus grew up, the Great Ak showed him the evil and hardship in the world and Claus decides to live there and relieve some of the suffering. He decides to make toys for orphans, but King Awgwa, the ruler of the valley where Claus lives doesn't want the children to be happy, and there is a great battle among Immortals.
Who directed The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus?
The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus was directed by Arthur Rankin Jr., Jules Bass.
Who stars in The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus?
The principal cast of The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus includes Earl Hammond, Earle Hyman, Larry Kenney, Lynne Lipton, Bob McFadden.
When was The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus released and how long is it?
The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus was released in 1985 with a total runtime of 50m.
Who composed the musical score for The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus was composed by Bernard Hoffer.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus?
The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus holds official age classifications: US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).