Santa Claus Is a Stinker(1982)
Le père Noël est une ordure
"There was a very rude gentleman who wanted to fuck Therese!"
Santa Claus Is a Stinker Synopsis
Two neurotics, working for a suicide hotline on the night of Christmas Eve, get caught up in a catastrophe when a pregnant woman, her abusive boyfriend, and a cross-dresser visit their office.
Santa Claus Is a Stinker (1982) is a comedy film directed by Jean-Marie Poiré, released on August 25, 1982 with a runtime of 1h 28m. It stars Gérard Jugnot, Thierry Lhermitte, Anémone and Christian Clavier. Viewers rate it 7.3 out of 10 across 1,088 ratings.
- Director:
- Jean-Marie Poiré
- Writers:
- Marie-Anne Chazel, Christian Clavier, Josiane Balasko
- Producers:
- Yves Rousset-Rouard
- Cinematographer:
- Robert Alazraki
- Composer:
- Vladimir Cosma
- Production:
- Trinacra Films, Films A2, Les Films du Splendid
- Status:
- Released
Santa Claus Is a Stinker Cast & Crew
Main cast
Gérard Jugnot
as Félix
Thierry Lhermitte
as Pierre Mortez
Anémone
as Thérèse de Monsou dite « Mme S.O.S »
Christian Clavier
as Jean-Jacques dit « Katia »
Marie-Anne Chazel
as Josette dite « Zézette », compagne de Félix
Josiane Balasko
as Marie-Ange Musquin, présidente de l'association
Bruno Moynot
as Zadko Preskovitch dit « Presko », le voisin Yougoslave
Martin Lamotte
as M. Leblé, voisin du dessous
Jacques François
as Docteur Poinsot, le pharmacien de quartier
Michel Blanc
as L'obsédé sexuel au téléphone (voice)
Jeannette Batti
Pierre Belot
as Un responsable des Galeries
Key crew
Directed by Jean-Marie Poiré, written by Marie-Anne Chazel, Christian Clavier and Josiane Balasko, produced by Yves Rousset-Rouard.
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Santa Claus Is a Stinker Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.3/10 from 1,088 ratings.
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Santa Claus Is a Stinker – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Santa Claus Is a Stinker online?
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Santa Claus Is a Stinker (1982) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Santa Claus Is a Stinker?
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The main cast of Santa Claus Is a Stinker (1982) includes Gérard Jugnot, Thierry Lhermitte, Anémone, Christian Clavier and Marie-Anne Chazel. The film was directed by Jean-Marie Poiré. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Santa Claus Is a Stinker released?
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Santa Claus Is a Stinker was released on August 25, 1982 and runs for 1h 28m.
Is Santa Claus Is a Stinker worth watching?
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Santa Claus Is a Stinker (1982) holds an average rating of 7.3 out of 10 from 1,088 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.