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In the Nick of Time (1991 film)

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In the Nick of Time
GenreComedy
Family
Fantasy
Written byJon S. Denny
Rick Podell
Michael Preminger
Maryedith Burrell
Directed byGeorge T. Miller
StarringLloyd Bridges
Michael Tucker
Cleavon Little
Music bySteve Dorff
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
Executive producerJanet Faust Krusi
ProducerMichael Jaffe
Production locationToronto
CinematographyBrian R.R. Hebb
EditorRon Wisman
Running time89 minutes
Original release
NetworkNBC
ReleaseDecember 16, 1991 (1991-12-16)

In the Nick of Time is a 1991 American made-for-television Christmas fantasy-comedy film directed by George T. Miller. The film was first telecast December 16, 1991 on NBC.

Plot

The old Santa Claus (Bridges) has seven days to find the new Santa Claus (Tucker) and pass the torch to him. The only problem is the new Santa Claus is a curmudgeon who lost his wife and his will to live. He works as a reporter for The Chicago Sun Times, which is a throwback to Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus, and has to rediscover the joy of Christmas. At the last minute, he realizes what is important and becomes the new Santa Claus.

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