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The Santa Claus Gang (2010)

6.0/10 · 1,102 votes 1h 40m Comedy

#195 of 247 films from 2010 #2348 of 2885 in comedy

Directed by Paolo Genovese · Written by Aldo Baglio, Giovanni Storti, Giacomo Poretti, Valerio Bariletti

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Overview

On Christmas Eve, three friends dressed as Santa Claus are arrested in what looks like an attempted burglary and charged with being the infamous "Santa Claus Gang". While trying to prove their innocence to the police, the trio explains why they found themselves in such a strange situation...

Cast

Aldo Baglioas Aldo
Giovanni Stortias Giovanni
Giacomo Porettias Giacomo
Angela Finocchiaroas Irene Bestetti
Giovanni Espositoas Benemerita
Sara D'Amarioas Elisa
Silvana Fallisias Monica
Antónia Liškováas Veronica
Lucia Oconeas Marta
Mara Maionchias Giovanni's mother-in-law
Giorgio Colangelias Veronica's father
Cochi Ponzonias Terlizzi
Massimo Popolizioas Secondhand dealer
Remo Remottias Clochard

Facts

Release dateDecember 17, 2010
Runtime100 min (1h 40m) — about the same as the 2010 average of 104 min
GenresComedy
Original titleLa banda dei Babbi Natale
LanguageIT
IMDbtt1680095

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Questions

How long is The Santa Claus Gang?
The Santa Claus Gang runs 100 minutes (1h 40m).
Is The Santa Claus Gang worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6/10 across 1,102 votes, which places it #195 of 247 films released in 2010 in this index (top 21%) and #2348 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed The Santa Claus Gang?
The Santa Claus Gang was directed by Paolo Genovese. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Perfect Strangers (2016), The Place (2017), Somebody to Love (2025).
Who stars in The Santa Claus Gang?
Aldo Baglio as Aldo; Giovanni Storti as Giovanni; Giacomo Poretti as Giacomo; Angela Finocchiaro as Irene Bestetti; Giovanni Esposito as Benemerita; Sara D'Amario as Elisa.
Where can I watch the trailer for The Santa Claus Gang?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/125056.

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