Santa Claus(1959)
Better Than a Visit from Saint Nick Himself!
Santa Claus Synopsis
Pitch, the mean-spirited devil, is trying to ruin Christmas. Santa Claus teams up with Merlin the Magician and the children of the world in order to save the day!
Santa Claus (1959) is a family, fantasy and comedy film directed by René Cardona, released on November 26, 1959 with a runtime of 1h 34m. It stars José Elías Moreno, Cesáreo Quezadas 'Pulgarcito', José Luis Aguirre and Armando Arriola. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 210 ratings.
- Director:
- René Cardona
- Writers:
- Adolfo Torres Portillo, René Cardona
- Producers:
- Guillermo Calderón
- Production:
- Cinematográfica Calderón S.A.
- Status:
- Released
Santa Claus (1959) Trailer
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Santa Claus Cast & Crew
Main cast
José Elías Moreno
as Santa Claus
Cesáreo Quezadas 'Pulgarcito'
as Pedro
- José Luis Aguirre
José Luis Aguirre
as El Diablo
Armando Arriola
as Merlin
- Lupita Quezadas
Lupita Quezadas
as The poor girl
- Antonio Díaz Conde hijo
Antonio Díaz Conde hijo
as Rico
Nora Veryán
as Lupita's Mother
- Ángel Di Stefani
Ángel Di Stefani
as Llavón
Key crew
Directed by René Cardona, written by Adolfo Torres Portillo and René Cardona, produced by Guillermo Calderón.
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Santa Claus Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 210 ratings.
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Santa Claus – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Santa Claus online?
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Santa Claus (1959) is available to stream on Philo, Fandor Amazon Channel, FlixFling, Cultpix, Midnight Pulp, Midnight Pulp Amazon Channel, Artiflix, Cineverse Amazon Channel and ARROW, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Fandango At Home and FlixFling. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Santa Claus?
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The main cast of Santa Claus (1959) includes José Elías Moreno, Cesáreo Quezadas 'Pulgarcito', José Luis Aguirre, Armando Arriola and Lupita Quezadas. The film was directed by René Cardona. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Santa Claus released?
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Santa Claus was released on November 26, 1959 and runs for 1h 34m.
Is Santa Claus worth watching?
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Santa Claus (1959) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 210 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy family, fantasy and comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Santa Claus?
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Yes. The official Santa Claus trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.