Santa Claus Is a Stinker

Santa Claus Is a Stinker

"There was a very rude gentleman who wanted to fuck Therese!"

1982 · 88 min · ★ 7.3 (1K) · Comedy

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.

Directed by Jean-Marie Poiré · Written by Josiane Balasko

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