Santa Smokes

Name: Santa Smokes
Genre: Drama, Comedy
Released: December 15, 2004
Duration: 85 min
Rating: 56

2004

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Argot Pictures | Release Date: December 15, 2004

Summary: A struggling actor takes a job as a Santa to make ends meet. During his voyage from aspiring actor to Santa-provocateur, he finds bittersweet romance and reveals the dark side of Santa Claus. (The Film Source)

Director: Chris Valentien and Till Schauder

Genre(s): Drama, Comedy

Runtime: 85 min

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V.A. Musetto

Who says you need a big crew and tons of money to make an enjoyable movie? Read full review

Edward Crouse

Overall the acting is sound, the missteps few, and the murky digicam smash-and-grab sheen entirely apt for the cacophonous Christmas crush. Read full review

TV Guide Magazine Ken Fox

Hate the holidays? You're in luck: Here's a bottomed-out Santa story. Read full review

David Sterritt

Forgettable fun. Read full review

Robert Koehler

A meandering, semi-improvised tale of a terminal Gotham loser who works as Santa when he bombs as an actor. Read full review

Anita Gates

Ms. Hulslander is often charming, but Mr. Schauder's Johnny is one of those narcissistic characters whom, inexplicably, everybody in the movie adores. Read full review

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