Review of Santa Claus: The Movie (1985) by Nicola H — 03 Aug 2007

Classic xmas film! Xmas would not be the same without it!

This review of Santa Claus: The Movie (1985) was written by Nicola H on 03 Aug 2007.

Santa Claus: The Movie has generally received positive reviews.

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