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Friendly Monsters: A Monster Christmas
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Friendly Monsters: A Monster Christmas

1994-01-01 · 26 min · Not rated

Animation · Family

On Christmas Eve, Santa is accidentally knocked off his sleigh and arrives unexpectedly in Tom's fireplace. Dizzy and confused, Santa is unable to deliver any presents, so Tom and his monster pals step in to help.

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Directors
Vincent James
Production companies
Fat City Films, Carrington Productions International, Universal Pictures UK
Countries
United Kingdom, United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Rob RackstrawRob Rackstraw(voice)
Emily Oldfield(voice)
Martin Oldfield(voice)

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