Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town(1970)
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Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town Synopsis
A postman, S.D. Kluger, decides to answer some of the most common questions about Santa Claus, and tells us about a baby named Kris who is raised by a family of elf toymakers named Kringle. When Kris grows up, he wants to deliver toys to the children of Sombertown. But its Mayor is too mean to let that happen. And to make things worse, the Winter Warlock lives between the Kringles and Sombertown.
Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town (1970) is a animation, family, fantasy and tv movie film directed by Arthur Rankin Jr., released on December 13, 1970 with a runtime of 51m. It stars Fred Astaire, Mickey Rooney, Keenan Wynn and Paul Frees. Viewers rate it 7.1 out of 10 across 265 ratings.
- Director:
- Arthur Rankin Jr.
- Writers:
- Romeo Muller, Jules Bass
- Producers:
- Jules Bass, Arthur Rankin Jr.
- Composer:
- Maury Laws
- Production:
- Rankin/Bass Productions
- Status:
- Released
Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town (1970) Trailer
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Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town Videos & Clips
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Santa Claus is Coming to Town (Nolanized trailer)
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Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town Cast & Crew
Main cast
Fred Astaire
as S.D. Kluger (voice)
Mickey Rooney
as Kris Kringle (voice)
Keenan Wynn
as Winter Warlock (voice)
Paul Frees
as Burgermeister Meisterburger / Grimsley (voice)
Joan Gardner
as Tanta Kringle (voice)
Robie Lester
as Miss Jessica / Mrs. Claus (voice)
Key crew
Directed by Arthur Rankin Jr., written by Romeo Muller and Jules Bass, produced by Jules Bass and Arthur Rankin Jr..
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Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.1/10 from 265 ratings.
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Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town online?
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Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town (1970) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town?
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The main cast of Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town (1970) includes Fred Astaire, Mickey Rooney, Keenan Wynn, Paul Frees and Joan Gardner. The film was directed by Arthur Rankin Jr.. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town released?
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Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town was released on December 13, 1970 and runs for 51m.
Is Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town worth watching?
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Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town (1970) holds an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from 265 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy animation, family and fantasy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town?
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Yes. The official Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.