Santa Claus Conquers the Martians Synopsis
Martians fear their children have become lazy and joyless due to their newfound obsession with Earth TV shows. After ancient Martian leader Chochem suggests that the children of Mars need more fun—including their own Santa Claus—supreme leader Lord Kimar assembles an expedition to Earth. Once there, they kidnap two children who lead them to the North Pole, then capture the real Santa Claus, taking all three back to Mars in an attempt to bring the Martian children happiness.
Santa Claus Conquers the Martians (1964) is a comedy, fantasy and science fiction film directed by Nicholas Webster, released on November 14, 1964 with a runtime of 1h 21m. It stars John Call, Leonard Hicks, Vincent Beck and Bill McCutcheon. Viewers rate it 3.1 out of 10 across 140 ratings.
- Director:
- Nicholas Webster
- Writers:
- Glenville Mareth, Paul L. Jacobson
- Producers:
- Paul L. Jacobson
- Cinematographer:
- David L. Quaid
- Composer:
- Milton Delugg
- Production:
- Jalor Productions, Embassy Pictures Corporation
- Budget:
- $200,000
- Status:
- Released