Review of Santa Claus: The Movie (1985) by Adele F — 19 Oct 2007

Another nostalgic movie. I loved this as a kid, but haven't seen it in years.

This review of Santa Claus: The Movie (1985) was written by Adele F on 19 Oct 2007.

Santa Claus: The Movie has generally received positive reviews.

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