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Up on the Housetop
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Up on the Housetop

1993-11-01 · 30 min · Not rated

Animation

Curtis Calhoun just isn't in the mood for Christmas and wishes it would all go away. It appears he gets his wish, at least until he finds a strange little man in a red suit stuck in his chimney on Christmas Eve. Is it a cat burglar in disguise, or is it really Santa Claus with a very special Christmas gift for the discouraged Curtis Calhoun?

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Directors
Russ Harris, G. Brian Reynolds
Production companies
Perennial Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

G. Brian ReynoldsCurtis Calhoun / David / Dad / Santa Claus (voice)
Russ HarrisGash / Elf (voice)
Rachel RutledgeMrs. Whimbly (voice)
Michael N. RuggieroMr. Peterson (voice)
Natalie Bridegroom HarrisNews Reporter / Cookiewoman (voice)

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