
Santa Claus Is a Stinker(1982)
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 transvestite visit their office.


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 transvestite visit their office.

Thierry Lhermitte
Pierre Mortez

Anémone
Thérèse

Gérard Jugnot
Félix

Marie-Anne Chazel
Josette aka 'Zézette'

Christian Clavier
Jean-Jacques aka 'Katia'

Roland Giraud
Narrator

Bruno Moynot
Mr. Preskovitch, Yugoslav neighbor
Santa Claus Is a Stinker is a comedy film released in 1985 exploring themes of theater play, live theatre, comedy of situation, public theatre. Directed by Philippe Galland, it stars Thierry Lhermitte, Anémone, Gérard Jugnot. 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 transvestite visit their office.
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