In the Nick of Time (1991 film)
Appearance
In the Nick of Time | |
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Directed by | George T. Miller |
Written by | Jon S. Denny Rick Podell Michael Preminger Maryedith Burrell |
Produced by | Michael Jaffe |
Starring | Lloyd Bridges Michael Tucker Cleavon Little |
Cinematography | Brian R.R. Hebb |
Distributed by | NBC |
Release date | December 16, 1991 |
Running time | 89 minutes |
Country | United States |
Language | English |
In the Nick of Time is a 1991 Christmas television film directed by George T. Miller.
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.
Cast
- Lloyd Bridges - Santa Claus
- Michael Tucker - Ben Talbot
- Cleavon Little - Freddy (This is his last appearance.)
- Conrad Bergschneider - Louie
- Matt Birman - Window Dresser
- Richard Blackburn - William
- Steve Cliffe - Gang Member #1
- Jessica DiCicco - Aimee Misch
- Lucy Filippone - Sheila
- Elvira Graham - Tough Chick
- Ted Hanlan - Ward Santa
- Thomas Hauff - Figgus
- Ken James - Ridley
- Phillip Jarrett - Cop
- Jamie Jones - Nick
- Michael Lamport - Godfrey
- Alison LaPlaca - Susan Rosewell
- Corey Macri - Gang Member #2
- A Martinez - Charlie Misch
- Martin Martinuzzi - Bartender
- Jenny Parsons - Melina Liviakis
- Adrian Paul - Interviewer
- Bryan Renfro - Folksinger
- Jackie Richardson - Nurse
- Wayne Robson - Melvin
- Roland Smith - Messenger
- Audrey Webb - Sheila
- Thick Wilson - Street Santa