

In Search of Santa
2004-11-23 · 80 min · ★ 4.8
When a sleigh bell mysteriously falls from the sky, pure-hearted Princess Crystal is determined to prove it came from one of Santa's reindeer.
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Production details
- Directors
- William R. Kowalchuk Jr.
- Production companies
- Tundra Productions, Colorland Animation Productions, Miramax
- Countries
- United States of America, Canada
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- USD 2,000,000
Top Cast
Hilary DuffPrincess Crystal (voice)
Haylie DuffPrincess Lucinda (voice)
Kathleen BarrAgonysia / Mrs. Claus / Queen Penelope / Katie / Marcus / Mimi (voice)
Scott McNeilMortmottimes / Bubkus Bill / Timebomb Tom (voice)
Garry ChalkDerridommis / Capn' Cragg (voice)
French TicknerSanta Claus (voice)
Dale WilsonKing Calvin (voice)
Tabitha St. GermainBaby Princess Lucinda / Additional Voices (voice)
Jason MichasEugene / Gardener Elf (voice)
Cathy WeseluckEmma / William / Wing Maiden #4 / Wing Maiden #6 (voice)
Richard NewmanNarrator (voice)Title information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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