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Catching Kringle
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Catching Kringle

2004-11-13 · 15 min · ★ 6.0

Animation · Comedy · Family · Fantasy

In the not-so-distant future of Christmas, Santa Claus is declared a national security threat by an evil general with a 50-year old grudge.

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Directors
Jeff Wadlow
Production companies
Animax Entertainment, Jellyman Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

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Danny DeVitoDanny DeVitoGeneral Needham
John Rhys-DaviesJohn Rhys-DaviesSanta
Tricia ClarkMrs. Claus
Larry KingLarry KingLarry King
Carolyn LawrenceCarolyn LawrenceSnowflake
Michael ReiszMichael ReiszCommander

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