4 reviews

Format: Color, Dvd-video, Ntsc
Languages: English (Original Language), Spanish (Original Language)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Region: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Number Of Items: 1
Running Time: 94 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6

MPN: DISD35377D
UPC: 786936240887
EAN: 0786936240887

Theatrical Release Date: December 14, 1986
Release Date: September 7, 2004
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Shipping: Expedited shipping available
Condition: Brand new; still in shrink wrap!!

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Editorial Reviews:

Product Description
An escaped convict hides out in a suburban neighborhood and is befriended by two neighborhood children who think he is the real santa claus. Studio: Buena Vista Home Video Release Date: 09/07/2004 Starring: Edward Asner Rating: Nr Director: Alan Shapiro

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars

Excellent Christmas Movie February 18, 2007
C. Murphey (Tupelo, MS. USA)
7 out of 7 found this review helpful

This is a very good movie for Christmas time showing the Spirit of giving even from a criminal. Very touching movie.

5 out of 5 stars

A Christian's Review - Exemplary! January 15, 2007
Joshua Howard (Buckley, WA)
5 out of 5 found this review helpful

This film in my opinion bears as much weight and power as Charles Dicken's "A Christmas Carol." It depicts the power of family and love in an amazing fashion and features a wonderfully done soundtrack... if you watch only two Christmas films next season, let those two be "A Christmas Carol" and "The Christmas Star."

The story begins when a bearded man breaks out of prison during the holidays disguised as Santa Claus. He hides from police in a utility cellar and is found by a couple of children who actually believe him to be the one and only true Santa. The love and warmth shared between the children's parents is seen as it filters down, out and through their own children-- who unknowingly help to bring the light of love and peace into the heart and soul of a most wanted man.

This film is rich in every respect... it has some moments that are laugh-out-loud funny, moments of great warmth, moments that are deeply moving, as well as others that are thought provoking as they are serious. This film is clean and good in every respect... and is probably one of Disney's greatest masterpieces. If you buy one film this year, make it this one. You won't regret it.

5 out of 5 stars

A DISNEY CLASSIC COMES TO DVD! April 25, 2004
26 out of 31 found this review helpful

One of the truly great Christmas films at long last comes to DVD. Ed Asner, Fred Gwynne, Rene Auberjenois, and writer/director Alan Shapiro and his talented crew make this Dickens-esque family perennial a must-see. Do yourself a favor and get a copy.

5 out of 5 stars

Excellent Made-For-Tv Disney Movie! February 21, 2004
Sallie A. Martin (OK)
79 out of 81 found this review helpful

This wonderful Christmas film debuted in 1986, and stars Ed Asner as a mean crook named Horace McNickle who escapes from jail- his partner in crime got off, and he wants revenge. When he escapes, he meets some kids who live in an apartment building who are faced with a grim Christmas. Their parents are struggling financially, and may be evicted if they can't make the rent. The landlord is Rene Auberjonois (Odo from Deep Space Nine), and has a son who is the "bully" played by Zachary Ansley (The Journey of Natty Gan). Asner is following the clues left to him leading to a fortune, and he enlists the children (who have no idea that he is an escape convict- they even think he's Santa!) to help him find it. There is a great scene where Ed is on a train and has a supernatural experience, very Scrooge-like, which changes his life forever.

As the movie progresses, the mean are transformed and all begin to celebrate the true meaning of Christmas. I remember watching this on the Wonderful World of Disney which at the time was hosted by Michael Eisner (the current President of Disney). I am delightfully surprised and glad that Disney is releasing this great film on dvd. If you want to see Ed Asner in a role like never before, get this movie in time for the next holiday season. You won't regret it!