
The Santa Trap
2002-12-13 · 120 min · ★ 6.0
It's Christmas Eve and Judy Emerson is told there's no such thing as Santa. Determined to prove her family wrong, she sets an elaborate trap and successfully captures Santa Claus himself. But her parents think the jolly old elf is a burglar and have Santa arrested.
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- John Shepphird
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- United States of America
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- Released
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Shelley LongMolly Emerson
Robert HaysBill Emerson
Brandon de PaulMike Emerson
Corbin BernsenChief Spivak
Stacy KeachMax the Biker
Dick Van PattenSanta Claus
Paul ButcherBrian Spivak
Amanda PaysDoris Spivak
Sonny Carl DavisOfficer Buckley
Steve MonroeOfficer Calhoun
Cork HubbertElf One
Martin KlebbaElf Ranger Bob
Adrienne BarbeauAlice the Homeless Mom
Alana AustinCarla the Assistant
Colton JamesMarty the Hospital Teen
Joe VirziTrash Talking Teddy (voice)Title information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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