Don't Open Till Christmas
“The gift of terror just won't wait!”
Synopsis
It's just days before Christmas in London, but not everyone is full of good cheer - as a maniac with a pathological hatred of Santa Claus stalks the streets, butchering any man that’s unlucky enough to be wandering around dressed as Old Saint Nick.
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Edmund Purdom
Inspector Harris
Alan Lake
Giles
Belinda Mayne
Kate
Gerry Sundquist
Cliff Boyd
Mark Jones
Detective Sergeant Powell
Kelly Baker
'Experience' Girl
Caroline Munro
Caroline Munro
Kevin Lloyd
Gerry
Wendy Danvers
Housekeeper
Nicholas Donnelly
Doctor Bridle
Pat Astley
Sharon
Laurence Harrington
Kate's Father
Ken Halliwell
Restaurant Commissionaire
Ray Marioni
Maitre d'hotel
Ricky Kennedy
Theatre Santa Claus
Sid Wragg
Dungeon Santa Claus
Max Roman
Store Santa Claus
George Pierce
Market Santa Claus
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 7, 1984
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Edmund Purdom, Alan Birkinshaw
- Screenplay & Story
- Derek Ford
- Original Score
- Des Dolan
- Original Title
- Don't Open Till Christmas
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Production Studios
- Spectacular Trading International
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Edmund Purdom, Alan Birkinshaw
Derek Ford
Des Dolan
Alan Pudney
Ray Selfe
Stephen Minasian, Dick Randall
Department Leadership Roster
Edmund Purdom
Director
Derek Ford
Writer
Stephen Minasian
Producer
Dick Randall
Producer
Des Dolan
Original Music Composer
Alan Pudney
Director of Photography
Ray Selfe
Editor
Alan Birkinshaw
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Don't Open Till Christmas
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What is Don't Open Till Christmas about?
It's just days before Christmas in London, but not everyone is full of good cheer - as a maniac with a pathological hatred of Santa Claus stalks the streets, butchering any man that’s unlucky enough to be wandering around dressed as Old Saint Nick.
Who directed Don't Open Till Christmas?
Don't Open Till Christmas was directed by Edmund Purdom, Alan Birkinshaw.
Who stars in Don't Open Till Christmas?
The principal cast of Don't Open Till Christmas includes Edmund Purdom, Alan Lake, Belinda Mayne, Gerry Sundquist, Mark Jones.
When was Don't Open Till Christmas released and how long is it?
Don't Open Till Christmas was released in 1984 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
Who composed the musical score for Don't Open Till Christmas?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Don't Open Till Christmas was composed by Des Dolan.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Don't Open Till Christmas?
Don't Open Till Christmas holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).