It Nearly Wasn't Christmas (1989)
1h 40m
Running Time
December 1, 1989Release Date
It Nearly Wasn't Christmas (1989)
1h 40m
Running Time
December 1, 1989Release Date
Plot.
Feeling unneeded, a disillusioned Santa Claus (Charles Durning) quits Christmas. Through the selflessness of a little girl looking to reunite her parents for Christmas (and the help of his bumbling chief elf, Philpot (Bruce Vilanch), Santa and the child travel across America and Santa discovers that people really do need him and care about other people.
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Cast & Crew.

Charles Durning
Santa

Bruce Vilanch
Philpot

Wayne Osmond
Jeff Baxter

Risa Schiffman
Jennifer Baxter

Annette Marin
Laura Baxter

Beverly Rowland
Mrs. Claus

Tip Boxell
Jeff's Boss

Golda David
Writer
Details.
This Movie Is About.
santa claus
christmas
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