The Christmas That Almost Wasn't(1966)
Il Natale che quasi non fu
A more wonderful...more magical...more musical entertainment than this - there just isn't!
The Christmas That Almost Wasn't Synopsis
Sam Whipple, an attorney in once-upon-a-time-land, is startled to receive a visit from Santa Claus shortly before Christmas. It seems that when he was a child, Sam wrote a letter thanking Santa for the presents he'd received, and offering to return the favor someday. That day is now - a mean old soul named Phineas Prune, who holds the deed to the North Pole, is demanding back rent. Otherwise, he's going to evict Santa, Mrs. Claus and the elves and take all the Christmas toys. It's up to Sam and Santa to find a way to pay off Prune and prevent Christmas from being canceled.
The Christmas That Almost Wasn't (1966) is a fantasy and family film directed by Rossano Brazzi, released on November 23, 1966 with a runtime of 1h 29m. It stars Paul Tripp, Lydia Brazzi, Alberto Rabagliati and Rossano Brazzi. Viewers rate it 3.0 out of 10 across 32 ratings.
- Director:
- Rossano Brazzi
- Writers:
- Rossano Brazzi, Paul Tripp
- Producers:
- Barry B. Yellen
- Cinematographer:
- Alvaro Mancori
- Composer:
- Bruno Nicolai
- Production:
- Medusa Distribuzione, Childhood Productions, Bambi Productions
- Status:
- Released
The Christmas That Almost Wasn't (1966) Trailer
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The Christmas That Almost Wasn't Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Paul Tripp
Paul Tripp
as Sam Whipple
- Lydia Brazzi
Lydia Brazzi
as Mrs. Claus
Alberto Rabagliati
as Santa Claus
Rossano Brazzi
as Phineas T. Prune
- Sonny Fox
Sonny Fox
as Mr. Prim
Mischa Auer
as Jonathan, the Elf Foreman
John Karlsen
as Blossom
Salvatore Furnari
as Elf
- Antonio De Martino
Antonio De Martino
as Elf
Adriano Cornelli
as Elf
- Franco Doria
Franco Doria
as Elf
- Arnaldo Fabrizio
Arnaldo Fabrizio
as Elf
Key crew
Directed by Rossano Brazzi, written by Rossano Brazzi and Paul Tripp, produced by Barry B. Yellen.
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The Christmas That Almost Wasn't Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 3.0/10 from 32 ratings.
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The Christmas That Almost Wasn't – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Christmas That Almost Wasn't online?
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The Christmas That Almost Wasn't (1966) is available to stream on Night Flight Plus and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Christmas That Almost Wasn't?
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The main cast of The Christmas That Almost Wasn't (1966) includes Paul Tripp, Lydia Brazzi, Alberto Rabagliati, Rossano Brazzi and Sonny Fox. The film was directed by Rossano Brazzi. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Christmas That Almost Wasn't released?
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The Christmas That Almost Wasn't was released on November 23, 1966 and runs for 1h 29m.
Is The Christmas That Almost Wasn't worth watching?
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The Christmas That Almost Wasn't (1966) holds an average rating of 3.0 out of 10 from 32 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy fantasy and family films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Christmas That Almost Wasn't?
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Yes. The official The Christmas That Almost Wasn't trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.