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Il mio amico Babbo Natale
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Il mio amico Babbo Natale

2005-12-19 · 95 min · ★ 5.6

Family · TV Movie · Fantasy

Santa Claus has 24 hours to transform an evil and egoistic rich businessman into a better and honest person.

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Directors
Franco Amurri
Production companies
Taodue Film, RTI - Reti Televisive Italiane
Countries
Italy
Status
Released

Top Cast

Lino BanfiLino BanfiEzechiele Babbo Natale
Gerry ScottiGerry ScottiAchille Malerba
Vittoria BelvedereVittoria BelvedereDonatella
Gianluca GrecchiGianluca GrecchiLorenzo
Roberto AccorneroRoberto AccorneroOttavio
Emiliano ColtortiEmiliano ColtortiRiccardo
Sergio GrazianiSergio GrazianiDecano
Daniela MorozziDaniela MorozziClara
Valentina SperlìValentina SperlìBarbara

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