Movie

The Man in the Santa Claus Suit

★ 5.0(9)19791h 44m

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Good to know

Director: Corey Allen
Release date: 1979-12-23
Runtime: 1h 44m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Dick Clark Productions

The Man in the Santa Claus Suit — trailer

About The Man in the Santa Claus Suit

The Man in the Santa Claus Suit is a 1979 movie in the Drama and TV Movie genres, directed by Corey Allen, starring Fred Astaire, Gary Burghoff and John Byner. It has a runtime of 1 hour 44 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.0/10 from 9 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Man in the Santa Claus Suit in India — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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.

Cast

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

Themes & keywords

santa clauschristmas

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Man in the Santa Claus Suit in India?+

The Man in the Santa Claus Suit is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in India. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Man in the Santa Claus Suit on Netflix?+

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How long is The Man in the Santa Claus Suit?+

The Man in the Santa Claus Suit has a runtime of 1 hour 44 minutes (104 minutes).

Who stars in The Man in the Santa Claus Suit?+

The Man in the Santa Claus Suit stars Fred Astaire, Gary Burghoff, John Byner, Bert Convy and Tara Buckman.

When did The Man in the Santa Claus Suit come out?+

The Man in the Santa Claus Suit is a 1979 movie directed by Corey Allen.

What genre is The Man in the Santa Claus Suit?+

The Man in the Santa Claus Suit is Drama and TV Movie film.

Who directed The Man in the Santa Claus Suit?+

The Man in the Santa Claus Suit was directed by Corey Allen.