

Il mio amico Babbo Natale
2005-12-19 · 95 min · ★ 5.6
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 BanfiEzechiele Babbo Natale
Gerry ScottiAchille Malerba
Vittoria BelvedereDonatella
Gianluca GrecchiLorenzo
Roberto AccorneroOttavio
Emiliano ColtortiRiccardo
Sergio GrazianiDecano
Daniela MorozziClara
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