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La Nuit où l'on sauve le Père Noël

Original title: The Night They Saved Christmas
  • TV Movie
  • 1984
  • Not Rated
  • 1h 32m
IMDb RATING
6.5/10
1.9K
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La Nuit où l'on sauve le Père Noël (1984)
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Santa's home is threatened when an oil company blasts in the North Pole.Santa's home is threatened when an oil company blasts in the North Pole.Santa's home is threatened when an oil company blasts in the North Pole.

  • Director
    • Jackie Cooper
  • Writers
    • Jim Moloney
    • David Niven Jr.
    • Rudy Dochtermann
  • Stars
    • Jaclyn Smith
    • Art Carney
    • Paul Le Mat
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    6.5/10
    1.9K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Jackie Cooper
    • Writers
      • Jim Moloney
      • David Niven Jr.
      • Rudy Dochtermann
    • Stars
      • Jaclyn Smith
      • Art Carney
      • Paul Le Mat
    • 37User reviews
    • 8Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy
      • 1 win & 1 nomination total

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    Jaclyn Smith
    Jaclyn Smith
    • Claudia Baldwin
    Art Carney
    Art Carney
    • Santa Claus
    Paul Le Mat
    Paul Le Mat
    • Michael Baldwin
    Mason Adams
    Mason Adams
    • Sumner Murdock
    June Lockhart
    June Lockhart
    • Mrs. Claus
    Paul Williams
    Paul Williams
    • Ed
    Scott Grimes
    Scott Grimes
    • David
    Laura Jacoby
    • Marianne
    R.J. Williams
    R.J. Williams
    • C.B.
    James Staley
    James Staley
    • Marin
    Albert Hall
    Albert Hall
    • Loomis
    Anne Haney
    Anne Haney
    • Hedda
    Buddy Douglas
    • Dr. Fernando
    Billy Curtis
    Billy Curtis
    • Jack
    Michael Keys Hall
    Michael Keys Hall
    • Faulkner
    • (as Michael Keys-Hall)
    Randy Crosby
    • Pilot
    Paul Dale
    • Dr. Fernando
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Jackie Cooper
    • Writers
      • Jim Moloney
      • David Niven Jr.
      • Rudy Dochtermann
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    craftypamy

    This is the best Holiday movie I have ever seen.

    I first saw this movie when it was on TV. I just loved it. It made me believe in Santa Clause. It shows such imagination. A very heart warming story. I think everyone should see it. I watch it several times during the Christmas season. The movie depicts Santa's north pole like I think it would look. It's the best depiction ever. The movie is such a feel good movie. I cry a happy cry every time I watch it. If this movie doesn't make the scroogeiest person believe in Santa, nothing will. My thanks to the cast for making this movie. I have a young great niece and nephew and I intend to have them watch this movie this year. I know they will love it.

    Thank you for making the best Christmas movie ever.
    6AresWargod

    Great Holiday Family Film

    I've enjoyed this movie ever since I've first seen it back in the 80s and still enjoy it today. The special FX are decent especially for the era this film came out of but better than most(Santa Claus conquers the Martins). The plot of drilling for oil at the North Pole area is unique. And Santa's dislike of the song "Jingle Bells" can be agreed upon by most during the Christmas season. The scenes of Northpole City are very creative. The use of technology however does take a little away from the mystery surrounding Santa Claus but then people today want everything answered with science. The movie helps make Santa into a more realistic character. A highly enjoyable film for the whole family.
    7kwo_bubba

    Enjoyable TV movie

    I first saw this movie on cable sometime in the '80's as a small child. For reasons that I can't explain, I've always enjoyed it. It probably won't make a lot of Christmas Classics lists, and maybe it's just nostalgia, but I still enjoy it today. The plot is kind of goofy, but that's part of the fun. It deals with an oil exploration company and an operation that threatens to destroy Santa's workshop, no doubt a way to tie in the emerging environmental concerns during the time. Art Carney and Paul Williams are great as well. The special effects are pretty decent for a tv movie of the time. If you haven't seen it and enjoy discovering these '80's gems, it's worth a watch.
    7jd-alessandro

    Good family viewing.

    Feel good holiday entertainment for the entire family. Good take on how Santa's home in the North Pole can exist without anyone finding it. Old time theme where no one believes the children until it's almost too late. Race against time to save Christmas, Santa and the North Pole make for a thrilling finish. The best part is when Santa tells the mom about her own childhood Christmas and she is awe struck and brought to tears. Remember the magic of Christmas is in our hearts. Jaclyn Smith is one of the most beautiful and classy actress of all time. Her grace and beauty alone is worth watching this picture. I recommend it for children of all ages.
    8OllieSuave-007

    Great Christmas Adventures.

    I caught this movie on TV once when I was kid. I don't remember too much of it, only to say that it was one of the more exciting Christmas TV movies I've seen, with a catchy music score and dramatic acting. The plot about an oil company unknowingly disturbing Santa Claus' North Pole village while exploring for oil, which leads to Santa enlisting the aid of the explorer's wife and children is pretty captivating.

    Many made-for-TV Christmas movies have a sappy message with a romantic subplot. This one has an actual rescue mission theme, which makes this a suspenseful story. You will also get to see Santa explain his secrets in delivering presents all around the world. I also remembering the lead character receiving a sparkling star from Santa Claus as a gift, reminding you the miracles of Christmas.

    Overall, it's a pretty good family film for Christmas time.

    Grade B

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    • Trivia
      The front of Santa's sleigh says "Clement Sea". Immediately after we see this, Santa talks about how 'Twas the Night Before Christmas is his favorite poem and that he named his reindeer based on Clement C Moore's famous poem.
    • Goofs
      The fact this movie takes place up by the North Pole during the beginning of winter, there should be 24-hour darkness, but there's day and night in this movie.
    • Quotes

      David: [about going to meet Santa Claus] We'll all meet a big white rabbit and go to the mad hatter tea party.

    • Connections
      Referenced in The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson: Steven Wright/Marilyn Horne/Isabel Campbell (1984)
    • Soundtracks
      Jingle Bells
      (uncredited)

      Written by James Pierpont

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    • Release date
      • December 24, 1986 (France)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • The Night They Saved Christmas
    • Filming locations
      • Barrow, Alaska, USA
    • Production company
      • Robert Halmi
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 32m(92 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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