In the Nick of Time is a 1991 American made-for-television Christmas fantasy-comedy film directed by George T. Miller.[1] The film was first telecast December 16, 1991 on NBC.
In the Nick of Time | |
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Genre | Comedy Family Fantasy |
Written by | Jon S. Denny Rick Podell Michael Preminger Maryedith Burrell |
Directed by | George T. Miller |
Starring | Lloyd Bridges Michael Tucker Cleavon Little |
Music by | Steve Dorff |
Country of origin | United States |
Original language | English |
Production | |
Executive producer | Janet Faust Krusi |
Producer | Michael Jaffe |
Production location | Toronto |
Cinematography | Brian R.R. Hebb |
Editor | Ron Wisman |
Running time | 89 minutes |
Production company | Walt Disney Television |
Original release | |
Network | NBC |
Release | December 16, 1991 |
The old Santa Claus (Bridges) has seven days to find the new Santa Claus (Tucker) and pass the torch to him. The only problem is the new Santa Claus is a curmudgeon who lost his wife and his will to live. He works as a reporter for The Chicago Sun Times, which is a throwback to Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus, and has to rediscover the joy of Christmas. At the last minute, he realizes what is important and becomes the new Santa Claus.
- Lloyd Bridges - Santa Claus
- Michael Tucker - Ben Talbot
- Cleavon Little - Freddy (last appearance)
- Conrad Bergschneider - Louie
- Matt Birman - Window Dresser
- Richard Blackburn - William
- Steve Cliffe - Gang Member #1
- Jessica DiCicco - Aimee Misch
- Lucy Filippone - Sheila
- Elvira Graham - Tough Chick
- Ted Hanlan - Ward Santa
- Thomas Hauff - Figgus
- Ken James - Ridley
- Phillip Jarrett - Cop
- Jamie Jones - Nick
- Michael Lamport - Godfrey
- Alison La Placa - Susan Rosewell
- Corey Macri - Gang Member #2
- A Martinez - Charlie Misch
- Martin Martinuzzi - Bartender
- Jenny Parsons - Melina Liviakis
- Adrian Paul - Interviewer
- Bryan Renfro - Folksinger
- Jackie Richardson - Nurse
- Wayne Robson - Melvin
- Roland Smith - Messenger
- Audrey Webb - Sheila
- Thick Wilson - Street Santa
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