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This irreverent classic earns its cult status by brilliantly timed performances and a script as funny as it is observant.
Jeannette Catsoulis, New York Times
Santa Claus Is a Stinker
"There was a very rude gentleman who wanted to fuck Therese!"
1982 · 1h 28m · N/A
Comedy
Directed by
Jean-Marie Poiré
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Santa Claus Is a Stinker
Overview
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.
Director and cast
- Jean-Marie Poiré Director
- Gérard Jugnot as Félix
- Thierry Lhermitte as Pierre Mortez
- Anémone as Thérèse de Monsou dite « Mme S.O.S »
- Christian Clavier as Jean-Jacques dit « Katia »
- Marie-Anne Chazel as Josette dite « Zézette », compagne de Félix
- Josiane Balasko as Marie-Ange Musquin, présidente de l'association
- Bruno Moynot as Zadko Preskovitch dit « Presko », le voisin Yougoslave
- Martin Lamotte as M. Leblé, voisin du dessous
- Jacques François as Docteur Poinsot, le pharmacien de quartier
- Michel Blanc as L'obsédé sexuel au téléphone (voice)
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