A counterfeiter finds the true meaning of the holidays.A counterfeiter finds the true meaning of the holidays.A counterfeiter finds the true meaning of the holidays.
Claire Vardiel
- Mrs. Jerome
- (as Claire Brown)
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaThis was the first time Edward Asner 'played' Santa - albeit as a crook masquerading as Santa in order to recover stolen loot. He would go on to play Santa for real in numerous titles such as Elf (2003) and Santa Stole Our Dog: A Merry Doggone Christmas! (2017) as well as several voice portrayals.
- GoofsIn a scene early on, Billy is watching with interest a news story on the TV about McNickle's escape from prison which shows his photo and mentions he escaped disguised as Santa Claus. When Billy discovers McNickle hiding in the basement not long afterwards, he not only mistakes him for the real Santa, but fails to recognize him as the escaped convict he had just seen on the TV.
- ConnectionsFeatured in MsMojo: Top 10 Best Disney Christmas Movies and TV Specials (2016)
Featured review
Great movie
Probably one of the most underrated Christmas movies out there. Ed Asner was perfectly cast as a grumpy prisoner, the storyline was a very touching one, and the acting was all-around excellent. Would recommend this to anyone. Only wish I could find a tape or DVD of it somewhere ...
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- The Magic Christmas Star
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- $3,500,000 (estimated)
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