Movie: Santa Claus Is a Stinker

Top 7 Billed Cast

Thierry Lhermitte
Thierry Lhermitte

Pierre Mortez

Anémone
Anémone

Thérèse

Gérard Jugnot
Gérard Jugnot

Félix

Marie-Anne Chazel
Marie-Anne Chazel

Josette aka 'Zézette'

Christian Clavier
Christian Clavier

Jean-Jacques aka 'Katia'

Roland Giraud
Roland Giraud

Narrator

Bruno Moynot
Bruno Moynot

Mr. Preskovitch, Yugoslav neighbor

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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.

  • Release Date

    1985-01-14

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    Français
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