Santa Claus: The Movie
Tom Grieve, Cinema Editor![](https://www.creativetourist.com/app/uploads/2016/11/unspecified-11-623x438.jpeg)
“Now, all those within the sound of my voice, and all those on this Earth everywhere know that henceworth you will be called Santa Claus.”
Ancient Elf, Santa Claus: The Movie
Director Jeannot Szwarc’s film takes us back to ancient times to explore the origins of Santa Claus (David Huddleston) as a master toymaker who is granted special powers when he discovers a magical kingdom of elves at the North Pole. Cut to the present day and all is not well in the workshop: Santa has become overwhelmed by his workload and disgruntled elf, Patch (Dudley Moore) has fled to New York where he is put to work by a slimy businessman (John Lithgow), with profiteering plans for a Christmas 2. Santa Claus: The Movie comes with all of the elves, flying reindeer and heartfelt lessons in redemption you could want from a Christmas film.