The Christmas That Almost Wasn't
1966, English. Directed by Rossano Brazzi.
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Sam Whipple, an attorney in once-upon-a-time-land, is startled to receive a visit from Santa Claus shortly before Christmas. It seems that when he was a child, Sam wrote a letter thanking Santa for the presents he'd received, and offering to return the favor someday. That day is now - a mean old soul named Phineas Prune, who holds the deed to the North Pole, is demanding back rent. Otherwise, he's going to evict Santa, Mrs. Claus and the elves and take all the Christmas toys. It's up to Sam and Santa to find a way to pay off Prune and prevent Christmas from being canceled.
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- G
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- Released
- 23 November 1966
- Original title
- Il Natale che quasi non fu
- Country
- Italy
- Written by
- Rossano Brazzi, Paul Tripp
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The Christmas That Almost Wasn't runs 89 minutes (1h 29m).
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The Christmas That Almost Wasn't is rated G in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
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What movies are like The Christmas That Almost Wasn't?
If you liked The Christmas That Almost Wasn't, try Santa Claus: The Movie, The Santa Clause 2, Dashing Through the Snow.
Who directed The Christmas That Almost Wasn't?
The Christmas That Almost Wasn't (1966) was directed by Rossano Brazzi and stars Paul Tripp, Lydia Brazzi, Alberto Rabagliati.