The Christmas Star (1986)
Horace McNickle (Edward Asner) is a two-time felon serving prison time for counterfeiting. On the week before Christmas, he escapes from prison dressed as Santa Claus due to his uncanny resemblence to St. Nick resulting from his long white beard and heavyset features. McNickle hides out from the police in a nearby suburban neighborhood where he is befriended and helped by two local children who think he is the real Santa Claus. McNickle takes advantage of the kids naive ness to help him get his counterfeit money hidden somewhere in a local department store while he develops kind-hearted feelings for his two con victims that make him slowly understand the true nature of Christmas.
Directing:
Writing:
Stars:
- Alan Shapiro
Writing:
- Alan Shapiro
- Carol Dysinger
Stars:
Release Date: 1986-12-14
5.7/10
5.7/10
- Country: US
- Language: English
- Runtime: 94
Stuart Jameson
Horace McNickle
Sumner
Sara
Waters
Sad Sack Santa
Captain Whittaker
Lucky
Billy Jameson
Horace McNickle
Mrs. Thurgood
Night Watchman
Old Con
Mrs. Jerome
Warrington Mom
Old McNickle
Con
Mr. Jerome
Waters Kid
Janitor
Desk Sergeant
Gate Guard
