Movie: Who Killed Santa Claus?

Top 10 Billed Cast

Harry Baur
Harry Baur

Gaspard Cornusse

Renée Faure
Renée Faure

Catherine Cornusse

Robert Le Vigan
Robert Le Vigan

Leon Villard

Raymond Rouleau
Raymond Rouleau

Baron Roland de la Faille

Michel François
Michel François

Pierre Coquillot, a kid

Bernard Daydé
Bernard Daydé

Christian Coquillot, sick kid

Marie-Hélène Dasté
Marie-Hélène Dasté

Mere Michel

Jean Brochard
Jean Brochard

Ricomet, pharmacist

Marcel Pérès
Marcel Pérès

Robert Rambert, tavern landlord

Fernand Ledoux
Fernand Ledoux

The Mayor

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    A village in the French Alps is rocked by a series of crimes, including the theft of a sacred ring and the murder of a man dressed as Père Noël (Father Christmas).

  • Release Date

    1941-10-16

  • Average

    6.727

  • Rating:

    3.4 starts
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    Français
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