The mysterious owner of a costume shop rents a Santa Claus suit to three very different men: a math teacher trying to get the nerve to propose, a homeless restaurateur trying to hide from the mob, and a harried political speech writer visiting with his estranged wife and son. Their lives are inexorably changed by their experience of playing Santa Claus.
Acting
Fred Astaire's final screen role—dancing Santa with unexpected gravitas.
Production
Genuine NYC location shooting elevates the TV-movie budget.
Writing
Three interwoven narratives that actually stick the landing.
Director
Corey Allen
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