The Story of Santa Claus
Synopsis
An animated musical that explains how a toymaker named Nicholas Claus (voice of Edward Asner) started the tradition of delivering a toy to every child on Christmas. Other voices: Betty White (Mrs. Claus); Tim Curry (Nostros); Miko Hughes (Clement).
Top Cast
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Ed Asner
Santa Claus (voice)
Jim Cummings
Mr. Minch (voice)
Tim Curry
Nostros, the eldest elf (voice)
Miko Hughes
Clement (voice)
Betty White
Gretchen Claus (voice)
Kathryn Zaremba
Aurora (voice)
Gregg Berger
Additional Voices
Victoria Carroll
Additional Voices
Paul Eiding
Additional Voices
Kipp Lennon
Additional Voices
Marie Maxwell
Additional Voices
Will Ryan
Additional Voices
John Thomas
Additional Voices
Susan Tolsky
Additional Voices
B.J. Ward
Additional Voices
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 7, 1996
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Toby Bluth
- Screenplay & Story
- Rachel Koretsky, Steven Whitestone
- Original Title
- The Story of Santa Claus
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 46m
- Production Studios
- Arnold Shapiro Productions, Film Roman, CBS Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Toby Bluth
Rachel Koretsky, Steven Whitestone
Department Leadership Roster
Toby Bluth
Director
Rachel Koretsky
Writer
Steven Whitestone
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Story of Santa Claus
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What is The Story of Santa Claus about?
An animated musical that explains how a toymaker named Nicholas Claus (voice of Edward Asner) started the tradition of delivering a toy to every child on Christmas. Other voices: Betty White (Mrs. Claus); Tim Curry (Nostros); Miko Hughes (Clement).
Who directed The Story of Santa Claus?
The Story of Santa Claus was directed by Toby Bluth.
Who stars in The Story of Santa Claus?
The principal cast of The Story of Santa Claus includes Ed Asner, Jim Cummings, Tim Curry, Miko Hughes, Betty White.
When was The Story of Santa Claus released and how long is it?
The Story of Santa Claus was released in 1996 with a total runtime of 46m.