In the Nick of Time
In the Nick of Time

In the Nick of Time

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1991
1h 29m
5.3(6 votes)
Comedy
Fantasy
Family
TV Movie

Overview

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

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Production Companies

Walt Disney Television

Cast & Crew

9 members
Acting

Lloyd Bridges

Santa Claus

Lloyd Bridges
Acting

Michael Tucker

Ben Talbot

Michael Tucker
Acting

Cleavon Little

Freddy

Cleavon Little
Acting

A Martinez

Charlie Misch

A Martinez
Acting

Conrad Bergschneider

Louie

Conrad Bergschneider
Crew

Matt Birman

Window Dresser

Matt Birman
Acting

Jessica DiCicco

Aimee Misch

Jessica DiCicco
Acting

Thomas Hauff

Figgus

Thomas Hauff
Acting

Phillip Jarrett

Cop

Phillip Jarrett

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