Call Me Claus (2001)
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- Not Rated
- 1h 30min
- Comedy, Family
- 02 Dec 2001 (USA)
- TV Movie
Lucy's a producer on a home shopping channel. She hires the real Santa as Santa. He has to find his replacement as the real Santa in 4 weeks. Lucy is unknowingly the only candidate left.
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Cast
| Whoopi Goldberg | ... |
Lucy Cullins
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| Nigel Hawthorne | ... |
Nick
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| Brian Stokes Mitchell | ... |
Cameron
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| Victor Garber | ... |
Taylor
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| Taylor Negron | ... |
Ralph
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| Frankie Faison | ... |
Dwayne
(as Frankie R. Faison)
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| Alexandra Wentworth | ... |
P.A.
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Melody Garrett | ... |
Mama
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| Robert Costanzo | ... |
Teamster Santa
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Jazmn | ... |
Iesha
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| Bruce Vilanch | ... |
Bruce Vilanch
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Nicholas Edwin Barb | ... |
Boy Onlooker
(as Nicholas Barb)
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| Allyce Beasley | ... |
Telemarketer
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Meredith Bird | ... |
Meredith (voice)
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| Juan Carlos Cantu | ... |
Doorman
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| Ed Gale | ... |
Benson
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Robert Jackson | ... |
Jeff
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Michael Francis Kelly | ... |
Military Man
(as Michael F. Kelly)
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| Kip King | ... |
Rabbi Rosenfarb
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Alex Martin | ... |
Member of the Congregation
(as Alex Dean)
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| Richard Moll | ... |
Brooding Santa
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| Masasa Moyo | ... |
Receptionist
(as Masasa)
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Steve Murphy | ... |
Elvis Santa
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Carter Spohn | ... |
Charity Santa
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| Tinashe | ... |
Young Lucy
(as Tinashe Kachingwe)
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| Patti Tippo | ... |
Barmaid
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Grant Vaught | ... |
James
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Frank Cohen | ... |
Benson's Assistant (uncredited)
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| Luigi Francis Shorty Rossi | ... |
Garage Elf (uncredited)
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| Henry G. Sanders | ... |
Minister (uncredited)
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| Robert Traill | ... |
Cameraman #1 (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Peter Werner | ||
Written by
| Paul Mooney | ... | (story) and |
| Sara Bernstein | ... | (story) & |
| Gregory Bernstein | ... | (story) |
| Sara Bernstein | ... | (teleplay) & |
| Gregory Bernstein | ... | (teleplay) and |
| Brian Bird | ... | (teleplay) |
Produced by
| Jay Benson | ... | producer |
| Garth Brooks | ... | executive producer |
| Darren Frankel | ... | associate producer |
| Whoopi Goldberg | ... | executive producer |
| Tom Leonardis | ... | producer |
| Lisa Sanderson | ... | executive producer |
Music by
| Van Dyke Parks | ||
Cinematography by
| Neil Roach | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Benjamin A. Weissman | ||
Editorial Department
| Amy Carey | ... | trailer editor (as Amy Linton) |
| George Carlston | ... | colorist |
| Harry Muller | ... | color timer |
| David Yoneshige | ... | post-production executive |
Casting By
| Ferne Cassel | ||
Production Design by
| Charles C. Bennett | ||
Art Direction by
| Anthony Medina | ||
Set Decoration by
| Barbara Haberecht | ||
Costume Design by
| Francine Jamison-Tanchuck | ||
Makeup Department
| Carol Collini | ... | key makeup artist |
| Michael Germain | ... | makeup artist: Whoopi Goldberg / makeup department head |
| Cathrine A. Marcotte | ... | key hair stylist (as Catherine Marcotte) |
Production Management
| Larry Y. Albucher | ... | unit production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Juana Franklin | ... | second second assistant director |
| J.J. Linsalata | ... | second assistant director |
| Richard Peter Schroer | ... | first assistant director |
Art Department
| Fred Apolito | ... | propmaker |
| Mariano Fernandez | ... | prop maker |
| David X. Gomez | ... | Propmaker |
| Jason Dock Harrell | ... | propmaker |
| Robert 'Cass' McEntee | ... | construction coordinator |
| Kristie Moore | ... | painter decorator |
| John J. Passanante | ... | painting supervisor |
| Andrew L. Rael | ... | props |
| Glenn Rivers | ... | set designer |
| Keith Sale | ... | swing gang boss |
| Sharon Speller | ... | decorator painter |
| Thomas Traugott | ... | leadman |
Sound Department
| Gregg Frazier | ... | boom operator |
| Devin Joseph | ... | dialogue editor |
| Kerri Wilson | ... | supervising sound editor |
Special Effects by
| Boyd Lacosse | ... | special effects supervisor |
Visual Effects by
| Arlene Bogna | ... | digital compositor |
| Patrick Halm | ... | visual effects coordinator |
| Frank Lawas | ... | visual effects i/o supervisor |
| Dan Lazarow | ... | lead 3d artist |
| Victor Scalise | ... | digital compositor |
| Jaison Stritch | ... | 3D visual effects supervisor |
| Peter V. Ware | ... | visual effects producer |
Stunts
| Kym Washington Longino | ... | stunt coordinator (as Kym Washington) / stunt double (as Kym Washington) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Marc Carter | ... | assistant camera |
| Steve Chase | ... | key grip |
| Dan Delgado | ... | gaffer |
| Adam Glick | ... | set lighting technician |
| Jay Laws | ... | lighting technician |
| Roger Redel | ... | rigging gaffer |
| Michael Stumpf | ... | steadicam operator |
| James Andrew Turpin | ... | best boy electric / rigging |
| Dan Zarlengo | ... | rigging electrician |
Casting Department
| Chris Bustard | ... | extras casting |
| Karen Gilman | ... | casting associate |
| Kevin Goldson | ... | extras casting |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Ronald V. Barry | ... | costumer (as Ron Barry) |
Location Management
| George McDowell Agnew | ... | location manager |
| Rebecca Milgrom | ... | assistant location manager |
Music Department
| Mark Agostino | ... | music playback operator |
| Bruce Donnelly | ... | orchestrator |
| Grant Geissman | ... | composer: additional music |
| Sherry Whitfield | ... | music editor |
Transportation Department
| Bo Ehrig | ... | transportation coordinator |
| Mel Langford | ... | transportation captain |
| Bob Wachs | ... | driver |
Additional Crew
| Tommy Blatnik | ... | office production assistant |
| L. Chip Crosby Jr. | ... | assistant to producer |
| Jori Espinosa | ... | first assistant accountant |
| Pharaba Hacker-Witt | ... | assistant: Mr. Werner (as Pharaba Witt) |
| Shannon Herlihy | ... | assistant production coordinator |
| Alexandra Hisserich | ... | intern: art department |
| Tracy E. Maurer | ... | assistant production coordinator |
| Gregory J. Pawlik Jr. | ... | set production assistant |
| Wendy Price | ... | production accountant |
| Danis Regal-O'Connell | ... | production coordinator |
| Robert Schroer | ... | production assistant |
| Michael James 'Scotty' Scott | ... | production assistant |
| Lisa Womble | ... | production assistant |
Production Companies
- Columbia TriStar Television (presents)
- TNT (presents)
- Red Strokes Entertainment (in association with)
- Whoop/One Ho Productions/Lil' Whoop Productions (in association with)
Distributors
- Red Strokes Entertainment (2001) (World-wide)
- Columbia TriStar Television (2001) (World-wide) (tv)
- TNT (2001) (United States) (tv)
- Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment (2004) (Germany) (DVD)
- Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment (2004) (Netherlands) (DVD)
- Columbia TriStar Home Video (2001) (Netherlands) (VHS)
- Columbia TriStar Home Video (2001) (United States) (DVD)
- Columbia TriStar Home Video (2001) (United States) (VHS)
- Disney Channel (2018) (Germany) (tv)
- LK-TEL (2001) (Argentina) (DVD)
- LK-TEL (2001) (Argentina) (VHS)
- Net5 (2005) (Netherlands) (tv)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Central Casting (extras casting)
- Chapman/Leonard Studio Equipment (camera cranes)
- Clairmont Camera Film & Digital (camera equipment provided by)
- Direct Tools & Fasteners (expendables)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
When Lucy Cullins, a successful but cranky producer at a home shopping network, hires an actor named Nick to play Santa Claus on the network she gets more than she bargained for. Nick really is Santa Claus, and he faces mandatory retirement after 200 years on the job. Nick must find his replacement by Christmas Eve or the world will face dire consequences and he has his sights set on Lucy.
Written by Patrick Spreng |
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| Taglines | If She's Going To Save Christmas, She's Got Some Big Shoes To Fill. See more » |
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| Parents Guide | Add content advisory for parents » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | Sir Nigel Hawthorne's last movie. See more » |
| Goofs | When Lucy's niece is singing her solo with the choir she has her hair pinned back in a ponytail. In the next shot she has it down in the front with barettes and then up again later. See more » |
| Movie Connections | References Hawaii Five-O (1968). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Zat You Santa Claus See more » |
| Quotes |
Mama:
That man looks like that Santa from years ago... no, can't be...No more eggnog for me. See more » |