The Christmas That Almost Wasn't

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Movie Info

In this tuneful Italian holiday film a scroogy old miser decides to evict Santa Clause and Company from the North Pole because the dead-beats are behind on their rent. Children from around the world rally 'round the Jolly One and send him their pennies and save the day. Songs include: "Christmas Is Coming," "The Christmas That Almost Wasn't," "Hustle Bustle," "I'm Bad," "Kids Get All the Breaks," "The Name of the Song Is Prune," "Nothing to Do But Wait," "Santa Claus (Round)," "Time for Christmas," "What Are Children Like When They're Fast Asleep?" and "Why Can't Every Day Be Christmas?"

Rating:

G
Genre:

Art House & International, Kids & Family, Musical & Performing Arts
Directed By:

Rossano Brazzi
Written By:

Paul Tripp
In Theaters:

Nov 23, 1966 wide
On Disc/Streaming:

Oct 7, 2003
Runtime:

88 minutes

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Cast

Rossano Brazzi
as Phineas T. Prune

Paul Tripp
as Whipple

Lidia Brazzi
as Mrs. Claus

Lydia Brazzi
as Mrs. Santa Claus

Alberto Rabagliati
as Santa

Mischa Auer
as Jonathan

John Karlsen
as Blossom

Sonny Fox
as Department Store Owner

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Critic Reviews for The Christmas That Almost Wasn't

All Critics (1)

Maudlin tone and overly long, but some lessons in kindness.

Oct 29, 2013 | Rating: 3/5 | Full Review…

Tracy Moore
Common Sense Media

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Audience Reviews for The Christmas That Almost Wasn't

Jan 19, 2019

It's like... Yeah it shouldn't have been made, just based on like, story and stuff, but on top of all that The Christmas That Almost Wasn't just screws up so many times.

Gimly M Super Reviewer