The Christmas That Almost Wasn't (1966)
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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:… More 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?" ~ Sandra Brennan, Rovi
- Directed By
- Rossano Brazzi
- Written By
- Paul Tripp
- Genres
- Kids & Family, Musical & Performing Arts, Art House & International
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- In Theaters
- Nov 23, 1966 Wide
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Cast
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Rossano Brazzi
as Phineas T. Prune
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Paul Tripp
as Sam Whipple
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Alberto Rabagliati
as Santa Claus
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Lydia Brazzi
as Mrs. Santa Claus
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Mischa Auer
as Jonathan
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John Karlsen
as Blossom
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Sonny Fox
as Department Store Owner
- Valentino Macchi
- Salvatore Furnari
- Antonio De Martino
- Gaetano Guacci
