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In Search of Santa

2004-11-23 · 80 min · ★ 4.8

Animation

When a sleigh bell mysteriously falls from the sky, pure-hearted Princess Crystal is determined to prove it came from one of Santa's reindeer.

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Directors
William R. Kowalchuk Jr.
Production companies
Tundra Productions, Colorland Animation Productions, Miramax
Countries
United States of America, Canada
Status
Released
Budget
USD 2,000,000

Top Cast

Hilary DuffHilary DuffPrincess Crystal (voice)
Haylie DuffHaylie DuffPrincess Lucinda (voice)
Kathleen BarrKathleen BarrAgonysia / Mrs. Claus / Queen Penelope / Katie / Marcus / Mimi (voice)
Scott McNeilScott McNeilMortmottimes / Bubkus Bill / Timebomb Tom (voice)
Garry ChalkGarry ChalkDerridommis / Capn' Cragg (voice)
French TicknerFrench TicknerSanta Claus (voice)
Dale WilsonDale WilsonKing Calvin (voice)
Nicole BoumaBaby Princess Crystal / Wing Maiden #1 / Wing Maiden #5 / Additional Voices (voice)
Tabitha St. GermainTabitha St. GermainBaby Princess Lucinda / Additional Voices (voice)
Lee TockarMax / Phillip / Pup (voice)
Jason MichasJason MichasEugene / Gardener Elf (voice)
Cathy WeseluckCathy WeseluckEmma / William / Wing Maiden #4 / Wing Maiden #6 (voice)
Richard NewmanRichard NewmanNarrator (voice)

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