Santa Claus Is a Stinker 1982

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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.

Gérard Jugnot

as Félix

Thierry Lhermitte

as Pierre Mortez

Anémone

as Thérèse de Monsou dite « Mme S.O.S »

Christian Clavier

as Jean-Jacques dit « Katia »

Marie-Anne Chazel

as Josette dite « Zézette », compagne de Félix

Josiane Balasko

as Marie-Ange Musquin, présidente de l'association

Bruno Moynot

as Zadko Preskovitch dit « Presko », le voisin Yougoslave

Martin Lamotte

as M. Leblé, voisin du dessous

Jacques François

as Docteur Poinsot, le pharmacien de quartier

Michel Blanc

as L'obsédé sexuel au téléphone (voice)

Director:

Jean-Marie Poiré

Writer:

Gérard Jugnot, Bruno Moynot, Josiane Balasko, Thierry Lhermitte, Jean-Marie Poiré, Marie-Anne Chazel, Christian Clavier

Genres:

Comedy

Release Date:

1982 (U.S.A)

Run Time:

88 min

MMPA Rating:

None

Critics Reviews

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Lena Moore ★ TOP CRITIC
Director of “Midnight Mercy”

“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”

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Bradley Vance ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter of “Dust Country”

“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”

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Simone Alvarez ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer of “The Burning Floor”

“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”

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Harold Kim ★ TOP CRITIC
BAFTA-nominated Actor

“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”

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Maya S. ★ TOP CRITIC
Director

“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”

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Chris D. ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter

“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”

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Olivia M. ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer

“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”

Audience Reviews

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Lena M

Incredibly done! Can’t wait to watch it again.

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Marty Tyson

Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.

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Hope Ayala

Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.

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Jeff B.

My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!

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Tyler D.

im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!

Cast & Crew of

Santa Claus Is a Stinker

Directors & Credit Writers

Credit Writers

Cast

Gérard Jugnot

as Félix

Thierry Lhermitte

as Pierre Mortez

Anémone

as Thérèse de Monsou dite « Mme S.O.S »

Christian Clavier

as Jean-Jacques dit « Katia »

Marie-Anne Chazel

as Josette dite « Zézette », compagne de Félix

Josiane Balasko

as Marie-Ange Musquin, présidente de l'association

Bruno Moynot

as Zadko Preskovitch dit « Presko », le voisin Yougoslave

Martin Lamotte

as M. Leblé, voisin du dessous

Jacques François

as Docteur Poinsot, le pharmacien de quartier

Michel Blanc

as L'obsédé sexuel au téléphone (voice)

Pierre Belot

as Un responsable des Galeries

Bhime Souaré

as Le père Noël des Galeries

Michel Bonnet

as Le suicidé de la cabine téléphonique

Jean-Claude Bouillaud

as Le père de « Charles Bronson » dit « Katia »

Jean-Pierre Clami

as Le père de l'enfant qui reçoit une gifle de Félix

Jacques Disses

as Un convive au dîner de noël chez les parents de « Katia »

Josy Lafont

as La mère de « Charles Bronson » dit « Katia »

Claire Magnin

as Mme Leblé

Jean-Pierre Darroussin

as L'homme qui téléphone lors du repas de réveillon

Pierre Eugène

as Le réparateur d'ascenseur

Muriel Dubrule

as Bijou, qui attend le pharmacien dans le taxi (uncredited)

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