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In the Nick of Time is a american film of genre Comedy directed by George Miller with Lloyd Bridges
In the Nick of Time (1991)
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Add to a movie listIn the Nick of Time is a 1991 Christmas television film directed by George T. Miller.
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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.Actors
Lloyd Bridges
(Santa Claus)
Michael Tucker
(Ben Talbot)
Cleavon Little
(Freddy)
Jessica DiCicco
(Aimee Misch)
Alison LaPlaca
(Susan Rosewell)
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