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Who Killed Santa Claus?
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Who Killed Santa Claus?

1941-10-16 · 105 min · ★ 6.8

Crime · Mystery

A village in the French Alps is rocked by a series of crimes, including the theft of a sacred ring and the murder of a man dressed as Père Noël (Father Christmas).

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Directors
Christian-Jaque
Production companies
Continental Films
Countries
France
Status
Released

Top Cast

Harry BaurHarry BaurGaspard Cornusse
Renée FaureRenée FaureCatherine Cornusse
Robert Le ViganRobert Le ViganLeon Villard
Raymond RouleauRaymond RouleauBaron Roland de la Faille
Michel FrançoisPierre Coquillot, a kid
Bernard DaydéChristian Coquillot, sick kid
Marie-Hélène DastéMarie-Hélène DastéMere Michel
Jean BrochardJean BrochardRicomet, pharmacist
Marcel PérèsMarcel PérèsRobert Rambert, tavern landlord
Fernand LedouxFernand LedouxThe Mayor
Héléna MansonHéléna MansonMarie Coquillot
Jean ParédèsJean ParédèsKappel, the sexton
SinoëlSinoëlOld Man at Tavern
Anthony GildèsAnthony GildèsOld Man at Tavern
Marcelle MonthilMarcelle MonthilMadame Rambert
Georges ChamaratGeorges ChamaratValcourt, village constable
Jean BuquetJean BuquetOne of the Children (?Charles)
Jean-Marie BoyerOne of the Children (?Charles)
Bernard GorceOne of the Children (?Charles)
Bernard BlierBernard BlierOfficer from the Gendarmerie

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