| In the Nick of Time | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Comedy Family Fantasy |
| Written by | Jon S. Denny Rick Podell Michael Preminger Maryedith Burrell |
| Directed by | George T. Miller |
| Starring | Lloyd Bridges Michael Tucker Cleavon Little |
| Music by | Steve Dorff |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| Production | |
| Executive producer | Janet Faust Krusi |
| Producer | Michael Jaffe |
| Production location | Toronto |
| Cinematography | Brian R.R. Hebb |
| Editor | Ron Wisman |
| Running time | 89 minutes |
| Production company | Walt Disney Television |
| Original release | |
| Network | NBC |
| Release | December 16, 1991 (1991-12-16) |
In the Nick of Time is a 1991 American made-for-television Christmas fantasy-comedy film directed by George T. Miller. The film was first telecast December 16, 1991 on NBC.
Plot
The old Santa Claus (Bridges) has seven days to find the new Santa Claus (Tucker) and pass the torch to him. The only problem is the new Santa Claus is a curmudgeon who lost his wife and his will to live. He works as a reporter for The Chicago Sun Times, which is a throwback to Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus, and has to rediscover the joy of Christmas. At the last minute, he realizes what is important and becomes the new Santa Claus.
Cast
- Lloyd Bridges - Santa Claus
- Michael Tucker - Ben Talbot
- Cleavon Little - Freddy (last appearance)
- Conrad Bergschneider - Louie
- Matt Birman - Window Dresser
- Richard Blackburn - William
- Steve Cliffe - Gang Member #1
- Jessica DiCicco - Aimee Misch
- Lucy Filippone - Sheila
- Elvira Graham - Tough Chick
- Ted Hanlan - Ward Santa
- Thomas Hauff - Figgus
- Ken James - Ridley
- Phillip Jarrett - Cop
- Jamie Jones - Nick
- Michael Lamport - Godfrey
- Alison La Placa - Susan Rosewell
- Corey Macri - Gang Member #2
- A Martinez - Charlie Misch
- Martin Martinuzzi - Bartender
- Jenny Parsons - Melina Liviakis
- Adrian Paul - Interviewer
- Bryan Renfro - Folksinger
- Jackie Richardson - Nurse
- Wayne Robson - Melvin
- Roland Smith - Messenger
- Audrey Webb - Sheila
- Thick Wilson - Street Santa
See also
References
- Brennan, Patricia (15 December 1991). "LLOYD BRIDGES A MAGICAL SANTA STORY". Washington Post.
External links
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