Defending Santa

Defending Santa

2013 · 87 min · ★ 6.4 · Comedy, Family, TV Movie

Kris Kringle, aka Santa Claus, goes on trial for mental competency in Small Town U.S.A.

Directed by Brian Skiba · Written by George Erschbamer

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Dean Cain Sheriff Scott Hanson
Jud Tylor Sarah Walker
John Savage Judge Willis
Gary Hudson Robert Nielson
Eric Scott Woods William
Bill Lewis Kris Kringle
Jamie McRae Susan Hanson
Cooper Barnes Deputy Sam Bryant
Jodie Sweetin Beth
Seth Menachem Mark
Cole Sand Alex
Blanca Blanco Ana, Spanish News Reporter

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