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)
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- 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)
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Disney Christmas Special
A very touching story, sometimes a little hoaky, about how the spirit of Christmas can touch even the crustiest old convict(Ed Asner) through the innocence of one litle kid(Barret Oliver) and his neighborhood friends. I was first drawn to it because of the child acting of Barret Oliver, who appeared in D.A.R.Y.L., The Neverending Story, and several other great movies. Luckily I taped it, because I don't think it is available anywhere, but stellar performances by Oliver, Asner and Fred Gwynn enhance this Christmas tale.
- padretom73
- May 11, 2001
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- The Magic Christmas Star
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- $3,500,000 (estimated)
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