Santa Claus Is a Stinker (1982)
"There was a very rude gentleman who wanted to fuck Therese!"
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.
Director: Jean-Marie Poiré
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 88 min
Release Date: August 25, 1982
Cast
- Gérard Jugnot - Félix
- 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
- Jacques François - Docteur Poinsot, le pharmacien de quartier
- Michel Blanc - L'obsédé sexuel au téléphone (voice)
Screenplay
Music: Vladimir Cosma, Guy Marchand
Cinematography: Robert Alazraki
Editing: Catherine Kelber
Production: Trinacra Films, Films A2, Les Films du Splendid
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
Keywords
suicide, transvestite, cake, pregnancy, pharmacist, theater play, black humor, phone, trapped in an elevator, christmas, live theatre, comedy of situation, marginal, public theatre
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Santa Claus Is a Stinker about?
- 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.
- Who directed Santa Claus Is a Stinker?
- Santa Claus Is a Stinker was directed by Jean-Marie Poiré.
- Who stars in Santa Claus Is a Stinker?
- Santa Claus Is a Stinker stars Gérard Jugnot, Thierry Lhermitte, Anémone, Christian Clavier, Marie-Anne Chazel, Josiane Balasko.
- How long is Santa Claus Is a Stinker?
- Santa Claus Is a Stinker has a runtime of 1h 28m (88 minutes).
- What genre is Santa Claus Is a Stinker?
- Santa Claus Is a Stinker is a Comedy film.
- Where was Santa Claus Is a Stinker produced?
- Santa Claus Is a Stinker was produced in France.