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Santa Claus Is a Stinker

Comedy • 1982 • 1h 28m

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RATING★ 3.7

RUNTIME1h 28m

LANGUAGEFR

STATUSReleased

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📖 Synopsis

Two neurotics, working for a suicide hotline on the night of Christmas Eve, get caught up in a catastrophe when a pregnant woman, her abusive boyfriend, and a cross-dresser visit their office.

🎥 Production Details

Tagline: “"There was a very rude gentleman who wanted to fuck Therese!"”
Release Status: Released
Genres: Comedy
Director: Jean-Marie Poiré
Original Language: FR

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What is Santa Claus Is a Stinker about?: Two neurotics, working for a suicide hotline on the night of Christmas Eve, get caught up in a catastrophe when a pregnant woman, her abusive boyfriend, and a cross-dresser visit their office.
Who directed Santa Claus Is a Stinker?: Santa Claus Is a Stinker was directed by Jean-Marie Poiré.
When was Santa Claus Is a Stinker released?: Santa Claus Is a Stinker was released on August 25, 1982.
How long is Santa Claus Is a Stinker?: Santa Claus Is a Stinker has a runtime of 1h 28m.
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