Defending Santa is an Ion Television original movie that is premiered on November 24, 2013.
Summary[]
While responding to the report of a broken down vehicle on Christmas Eve, Scott Hanson, a ski resort town sheriff/father/widower, stumbles upon a sleeping Santa in the snowy woods. With his sleigh ride in doubt after spending nearly a year in a coma, Santa is put on trial to defend his identity. As the small town learns to "believe," Sheriff Hanson also begins to fall for Santa's court-appointed defense attorney, Sarah.
Cast[]
| Actor/actress | Character |
|---|---|
| Dean Cain | Sheriff Scott Hanson |
| Jud Tylor | Sarah Walker |
| John Savage | Judge Willis |
| Gary Hudson | Robert Nielson |
| Eric Woods | William |
| Bill Lewis | Kris Kringle |
| Jamie McRae | Susan Hanson |
| Cooper Barnes | Deputy Sam Bryant |
| Jodie Sweetin | Beth |
| Seth Menachem | Mark |
| Harry Victor | Jack |
| Nicole Helen | Lisa |
| Joseph Walsh | Mayor Joe Jacobs |
| Roz Witt | Lorraine |
| Barry Jenner | Harry |
| Andy Clemence | Dr. Rogers |
| Madison Fair | Gracy |
| Mel Fair | Kyle |
| Marisa Petsson | Dr. Flowers |
| Denyc | Betty |
| Benjamin Easterday | P.I. Tyler |
| Emily Harrison | Ashley |
| Cole Sand | Alex |
| Jadon Sand | Cameron |
| Carter Sand | Michael |
| Heidi Fielek | Newsreporter |
| Elizabeth Friedman | Mila Holden |
| Laurie Love | Jessica |
| Bunny Levine | Elderly Woman |
| Vincent De Paul | Tony Smithson |
| Kahilan Skiba | Child |
| Chintamani Lila | Michael's Mother |
| Dominic Ross | Stew Stigman |
| Paul Hoeprich | British Newscaster |
| Richard Anderson | Non-believer |
| Elise Ballard | Mrs. Willis |
| Blanca Blanco | Ana (Spanish News Reporter) |
| Patrick Stalinski | Jon Smith |
| Paul Roberts (uncredited) | Party Guest |
| Paul Rose Jr. (uncredited) | Lawyer |
| Bryan Stamp (uncredited) | Courtroom Gallery Defense |