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Santa Claus Is a Stinker
“"There was a very rude gentleman who wanted to fuck Therese!"”
7.3 / 10• 1982• 1h 28m•NR• French
Comedy
Storyline
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 cross-dresser visit their office.
Cast & Crew
Gérard Jugnot
Félix
Lead
Thierry Lhermitte
Pierre Mortez
Anémone
Thérèse de Monsou dite « Mme S.O.S »
Christian Clavier
Jean-Jacques dit « Katia »
Marie-Anne Chazel
Josette dite « Zézette », compagne de Félix
Josiane Balasko
Marie-Ange Musquin, présidente de l'association
Bruno Moynot
Zadko Preskovitch dit « Presko », le voisin Yougoslave
Martin Lamotte
M. Leblé, voisin du dessous
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Jean-Marie Poiré's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
4.0
“Every frame feels alive. Santa Claus Is a Stinker is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
