Santa Claus Is a Stinker (1982)
Le père Noël est une ordure (original title)Reference View | Change View
- 1h 28min
- Comedy
- 28 Dec 2011 (USA)
- Movie
Two neurotics, working for a suicide hotline on the night of Christmas Eve, get caught up in a catastrophe when a pregnant woman, her abusive boyfriend, and a transvestite visit their office.
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Thérèse
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| Josiane Balasko | ... |
Marie-Ange Musquin
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| Marie-Anne Chazel | ... |
Josette
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| Christian Clavier | ... |
Katia
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| Gérard Jugnot | ... |
Félix
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| Thierry Lhermitte | ... |
Pierre Mortez
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Bruno Moynot | ... |
Zadko Preskovic
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| Martin Lamotte | ... |
Mr Leblé
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| Jacques François | ... |
Le pharmacien
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| Michel Blanc | ... |
Une voix au téléphone (voice)
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Jeannette Batti |
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Pierre Belot |
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Suzanne Berthois |
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Bhime Souaré | ... |
L'employé du magasin déguisé en père Noël
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Michel Bonnet | ... |
Le suicidé au téléphone
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Jean-Claude Bouillaud |
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Jean-Pierre Clami |
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| Jacques Disses |
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Josy Lafont |
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Roger Mabilat |
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Claire Magnin | ... |
Madame Leblé
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François Rostain |
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Gérard Thirion |
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Muriel Dubrule | ... |
Bijou, la maîtresse du pharmacien (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Jean-Marie Poiré | ||
Written by
| Josiane Balasko | ... | () |
| Marie-Anne Chazel | ... | () |
| Christian Clavier | ... | () |
| Gérard Jugnot | ... | () |
| Thierry Lhermitte | ... | () |
| Bruno Moynot | ... | () |
| Jean-Marie Poiré | ... | () |
Produced by
| Christian Ferry | ... | executive producer |
| Yves Rousset-Rouard | ... | producer |
Music by
| Vladimir Cosma | ||
Cinematography by
| Robert Alazraki | ||
Editing by
| Catherine Kelber | ||
Editorial Department
| Jean Goudier | ... | assistant editor |
Production Design by
| Marc Frédérix | ||
| Willy Holt | ||
Costume Design by
| Cécile Magnan | ||
Makeup Department
| Catherine Crassac | ... | key hair stylist |
| Paul Le Marinel | ... | key makeup artist |
| Jean-Luc Russier | ... | makeup artist |
Production Management
| Yvon Crenn | ... | unit manager |
| Alain Depardieu | ... | production manager |
| Jacques Frederix | ... | assistant unit manager |
| Jean Pieuchot | ... | production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Catherine Dailleux | ... | assistant director trainee |
| Yann Gilbert | ... | second assistant director |
| Robin Katz | ... | assistant director |
| Ann Zagradsky | ... | assistant director trainee |
Art Department
| Anne-Marie Dréan | ... | set dresser |
| Michel Ferry | ... | assistant property master |
| Jacques Preisach | ... | property master |
| Claude Suné | ... | set dresser |
Sound Department
| Denis Carquin | ... | sound assistant |
| Daniel Couteau | ... | foley artist |
| Gilbert Crozet | ... | dubbing sound |
| Pierre Lenoir | ... | sound |
| Gérard Manneveau | ... | foley artist |
| Annick Rousset-Rouard | ... | sound editor |
Special Effects by
| André Pierdel | ... | special effects |
Stunts
| Patrick Cauderlier | ... | stunts |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Pierre Abraham | ... | electrician |
| Muriel Edelstein | ... | assistant camera |
| Jean-Pierre Fizet | ... | still photographer |
| Dominique Gentil | ... | assistant camera |
| Michel Gonckel | ... | gaffer |
| Jean Guérif | ... | grip |
| René Lhomme | ... | grip |
| Gilles Lienard | ... | gaffer |
| Jean-Paul Meurisse | ... | camera operator |
| Claude Sichère | ... | key grip |
Script and Continuity Department
| Sylvette Baudrot | ... | script supervisor |
Additional Crew
| Gérald Molto | ... | administrator |
Production Companies
Distributors
- GEF-CCFC (1982) (France) (theatrical)
- Groupement des Editeurs de Films (1982) (France) (theatrical) (as GEF-CCFC)
- Compagnie Commerciale Française Cinématographique (CCFC) (1982) (France) (theatrical) (as GEF-CCFC)
- La Cinq (1990) (France) (tv)
- Netflix (2021) (Non-US) (video) (VOD) (several territories in Europe)
- Pidax Film (2020) (Germany) (DVD)
- RTL-TV (1984) (Luxembourg) (tv)
- TF1 (1992) (France) (tv)
Special Effects
Other Companies
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Félix, disguised as Father Christmas, hands out leaflets advertising a sexy Christmas party. His place is taken by an African Santa Claus and he returns to his caravan only to find his girlfriend Josette about to leave him. When he comes after her, she takes refuge at "SOS Distress", run by two neurotics, Thérèse and Pierre. Written by Aline |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | Because of the offensive title, the RATP (Paris subway company) and Paris mayor's office refused to hire out billboards for the poster. See more » |
| Goofs | Upon his first visit to SOS Détresse amitié, Mr. Preskovic says that he came down to deliver some doubitchous to the staff. But when he leaves, he says that he will come up occasionally. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Dans la hotte du Père-Noël (2002). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Destinée See more » |
| Quotes |
Zézette:
Eh, Pierre ! Y a un monsieur très malpoli qu'a téléphoné, y voulait enculer Therèse ! Pierre Mortez: Oui mais cest un ami. Zézette: Ah bah ça va alors. See more » |