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In the Nick of Time

In the Nick of Time

19915.01h 29m

Overview

Santa Claus is up for retirement after his 300 years, and he searches New York City for a replacement.

Directed by George T. Miller
Written by Michael Preminger, Jon S. Denny, Maryedith Burrell
Produced by Michael Jaffe
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Top Cast

Lloyd Bridges

Lloyd Bridges

Santa Claus

Michael Tucker

Michael Tucker

Ben Talbot

Cleavon Little

Cleavon Little

Freddy

A Martinez

A Martinez

Charlie Misch

Conrad Bergschneider

Conrad Bergschneider

Louie

Matt Birman

Matt Birman

Window Dresser

Jessica DiCicco

Jessica DiCicco

Aimee Misch

Thomas Hauff

Thomas Hauff

Figgus

Phillip Jarrett

Phillip Jarrett

Cop

Themes & Keywords

santa clauschristmassanta

About In the Nick of Time

In the Nick of Time is a comedy, fantasy, family, tv movie film released in 1991 exploring themes of santa claus, christmas, santa. Directed by George T. Miller, it stars Lloyd Bridges, Michael Tucker, Cleavon Little. Santa Claus is up for retirement after his 300 years, and he searches New York City for a replacement.

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