Santa Claus Is a Stinker

Santa Claus Is a Stinker

1985•1h 26m•7.4/10

Comedy

Ratings

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7.4/10(275)

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 transvestite visit their office.

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Production

Le Splendid, Trinacra Films

Language

FR

Status

Released

Release Date

Cast

Thierry Lhermitte

Thierry Lhermitte

Pierre Mortez

Anémone

Anémone

Thérèse

Gérard Jugnot

Gérard Jugnot

Félix

Marie-Anne Chazel

Marie-Anne Chazel

Josette aka 'Zézette'

Christian Clavier

Christian Clavier

Jean-Jacques aka 'Katia'

Roland Giraud

Roland Giraud

Narrator

Bruno Moynot

Bruno Moynot

Mr. Preskovitch, Yugoslav neighbor

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