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Santa Claus Is a Stinker (1982)

“"There was a very rude gentleman who wanted to fuck Therese!"”

7.3/10 · 1,082 votes 1h 28m Comedy

#16 of 41 films from 1982 #494 of 2885 in comedy

Directed by Jean-Marie Poiré · Written by Jean-Marie Poiré, Thierry Lhermitte, Gérard Jugnot, Christian Clavier

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Overview

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 cross-dresser visit their office.

Cast

Gérard Jugnotas Félix
Thierry Lhermitteas Pierre Mortez
Anémoneas Thérèse de Monsou dite « Mme S.O.S »
Christian Clavieras Jean-Jacques dit « Katia »
Marie-Anne Chazelas Josette dite « Zézette », compagne de Félix
Josiane Balaskoas Marie-Ange Musquin, présidente de l'association
Bruno Moynotas Zadko Preskovitch dit « Presko », le voisin Yougoslave
Martin Lamotteas M. Leblé, voisin du dessous
Jacques Françoisas Docteur Poinsot, le pharmacien de quartier
Michel Blancas L'obsédé sexuel au téléphone (voice)
Jeannette Batti
Pierre Belotas Un responsable des Galeries
Suzanne Berthois
Bhime Souaréas Le père Noël des Galeries

Facts

Release dateAugust 25, 1982
Runtime88 min (1h 28m) — shorter as the 1982 average of 110 min
GenresComedy
Original titleLe père Noël est une ordure
LanguageFR
IMDbtt0084555

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Questions

How long is Santa Claus Is a Stinker?
Santa Claus Is a Stinker runs 88 minutes (1h 28m), short enough for a weeknight.
Is Santa Claus Is a Stinker worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.3/10 across 1,082 votes, which places it #16 of 41 films released in 1982 in this index (top 63%) and #494 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed Santa Claus Is a Stinker?
Santa Claus Is a Stinker was directed by Jean-Marie Poiré. Other well-rated titles by the same director: The Visitors (1993), The Visitors II: The Corridors of Time (1998), Just Visiting (2001).
Who stars in Santa Claus Is a Stinker?
Gérard Jugnot as Félix; Thierry Lhermitte as Pierre Mortez; Anémone as Thérèse de Monsou dite « Mme S.O.S »; Christian Clavier as Jean-Jacques dit « Katia »; Marie-Anne Chazel as Josette dite « Zézette », compagne de Félix; Josiane Balasko as Marie-Ange Musquin, présidente de l'association.
Where can I watch the trailer for Santa Claus Is a Stinker?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/60026.

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