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The Santa Clause[Widescreen Special] - DVD

SKU: 4781864 | Release Date: 10/29/2002

Rating: PG for OK For Children, Suitable for Children

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Rating: PG for OK For Children, Suitable for Children
Format: DVD
Theatrical Release: 1994
Length: 97 minutes
Screen Formats: Enhanced Widescreen for 16x9 TV
Genre: General Comedies
Studio: Walt Disney Video
Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
Other Formats: DVD (Pan & Scan Special) - $14.99

Synopsis

Television sitcom star Tim Allen made his big screen debut with this light, family-friendly holiday comedy. Allen stars as Scott Calvin, the divorced dad of Charlie (Eric Lloyd). Scott is distressed to learn that his ex-wife Laura (Wendy Crewson) and Charlie's psychiatrist stepfather Neal (Judge Reinhold) have informed his son that there is no Santa Claus. While a sullen Charlie visits his dad on Christmas Eve, a noise on the roof brings them outside, where Scott startles the intruder, who tumbles from the roof. It turns out that there is a Santa after all, and Scott has just accidentally killed him. Because of a legal technicality known as "the Santa clause," Scott inherits the jolly old elf's job. As the next year passes, Scott rapidly gains weight, grows a white beard and meets the elf Bernard (David Krumholtz) -- who is the one who really runs the North Pole -- while Charlie regains his Christmas spirit. However, Neal becomes concerned about Scott's sudden change in appearance and insistence that he's Santa, and he forces him to undergo a psychiatric evaluation. Director John Pasquin previously directed Allen in the TV series Home Improvement and would team with him again for Jungle 2 Jungle (1997). ~ Karl Williams, All Movie Guide

Version Details

Sound

THX-Certified Mastering

Languages/Sound

Eng/Fre/Spa

Screen Formats

Enhanced Widescreen for 16x9 TV

Subtitle Languages

Spa

Additional Features

cc So You Wanna Be an Elf? Santa's Helper - a trivia adventure game Making Santa Snacks With Wolfgang DVD-ROM: "Write a Letter to Santa" feature, Christmas Countdown Calendar screensaver Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound Widescreen (1.85:1) enhanced for 16x9 televisions French and Spanish language tracks Spanish subtitles

Chapters

Side #1 --
1. Program Start [6:50]
2. Christmas Eve With Dad [5:56]
3. Santa Takes a Fall [4:32]
4. On the Job Training [9:36]
5. The North Pole [5:12]
6. Read the Fine Print [7:32]
7. The Morning After [4:26]
8. What's Your Daddy Do? [5:28]
9. A Firm Believer [8:14]
10. Like a Bowl Full of Jelly [7:00]
11. Santa -- Unfit Father [6:30]
12. A Wanted Man [1:12]
13. On the Beat [4:03]
14. Caught in the Act [3:01]
15. Elves to the Rescue [2:46]
16. A Family of Believers [9:54]
17. End Credits [3:57]

Cast

Chris Benson - Fireman
Larry Brandenburg - Det. Nunzio
David Krumholtz - Bernard
Kerrigan Maham - Reindeer Voices (voice)
Gene Mack - Newman
Gordon Masten - Desk Sergeant
Zachary McLemore - Bobby
Lawrence Nakamura - Japanese Businessman
Lachlan Murdoch - Fax Kid
Dennis O'Connor - Mailman
Ron Hartmann - Judge
Jack Newman - Santa In Street
Brian M. Reilly - Tinsel Man
Judith Scott - Susan
Judge Reinhold - Dr.Neal Miller
Frank Welker - Reindeers (voice)
John Pasquin - Santa #6
Michael Caruana - Officer #1
Wendy Crewson - Laura Calvin
Jayne Eastwood - Waitress
Steve Vinovich - Dr. Novos
Phil Williams - Sharpshooter
Scott Wickware - Malone
Bob Dermer - Puppet Punch
Jesse Collins - Ad Executive
Tim Allen - Scott Calvin
Eric Lloyd - Charlie Calvin
Mary Gross - Ms. Daniels
Peter Boyle - Mr. Whittle
Joyce Guy - Principal Compton
Paige Tamada - Judy
Tabitha Lupien - Ballet Girl
Kerrigan Maham - Reindeer
Frank Welker - Reindeers
Philip Williams - Sharpshooter

Crew

Executive Producer: James Miller
Makeup: Inge Klaudi
Cinematographer: Walt Lloyd
Art Director: James McAteer
Producer: Robert Newmyer
Makeup Special Effects: Tom Woodruff, Jr.
Co-producer: William W. Wilson III
Sound/Sound Designer: David Lee
Producer: Brian Reilly
Costume Designer: Carol Ramsey
Camera Operator: Douglas Ryan
Production Designer: Carol Spier
Producer: Jeffrey Silver
Special Effects: John Sullivan
Director: John Pasquin
Casting: Renee Rousselot
Executive Producer: Richard Baker
Consultant/advisor: Christy Garland
Director: Bill Elvin
Screenwriter: Steve Rudnick
Executive Producer: Rick Messina
Screenwriter: Leo Benvenuti
Co-producer: Caroline Baron
Editor: Larry Bock
Composer (Music Score): Michael Convertino
Makeup Special Effects: Alec Gillis
Set Designer: Elinor Rose Galbraith
Special Effects: John E. Sullivan

The Santa Clause: AMG Review
Matthew Tobey , AMG

While the premise about a man accidentally killing Kris Kringle suggests a dark comedy, at its core The Santa Clause is a mostly straightforward holiday comedy. Choosing a role that virtually plays itself, the film was a smart choice for Tim Allen, making his transition from the small screen to the big one. Playing Scott Calvin never demands Allen to overreach, leaving the audience more than satisfied with his performance. But the film was never meant as a showcase for anyone's acting chops, and it's the clever and heartwarming script that makes it an overall winner. Beyond the concept, there are a handful of genuinely funny moments as Calvin struggles with the fact that, like it or not, he's the new Santa. Likewise, the family story line is touching without being too sappy. While it might have been interesting to see The Santa Clause in the hands of a cast and crew that could give it an edge and some bite, the end product here is a more than adequate offering for the whole family. ~ Matthew Tobey, All Movie Guide

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