The Santa Trap is a made-for-TV movie, produced by Tag Family Entertainment, that premiered on PAX on December 13, 2002.
Synopsis[]
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Bill and Molly Emerson have moved their family from the northeast to the desert southwest. It was supposed to be a good career move for Bill but he is working lots of extra hours. Molly is having trouble getting her home business growing and laments on the change in climate. With Christmas near, both Bill and Molly are worried about money and missing out on a "white Christmas". On top of that, son Mike has been telling his younger sister, Judy, that Santa Claus does not exist. She won't hear of it and makes a "trap" (strings and contraptions) to catch Santa when he arrives at their house, which he does! Santa is a jolly old soul, but that does not prevent Bill from thinking he is a burglar and he has him arrested and thrown in jail. Judy pleads with her father explaining that millions of kids will go without presents. Santa is placed in jail with Max, a ne'er-do-well biker. Back at the Emerson house, Bill is awakened by strange noises and surprised to see live reindeer on the roof. Now a believer, he goes to the police station and frees Santa. But the bumbling police mistake Max for Santa and release him instead. Comic complications, and Christmas hangs in the balance. With children everywhere waiting for Santa to visit their homes, will Kris Kringle be able to deliver his goods?
Cast[]
| Actor / actress | Character |
|---|---|
| Shelley Long | Molly Emerson |
| Robert Hays | Bill Emerson |
| Stacy Keach | Biker Max |
| Corbin Bernsen | Chief Spivak |
| Dick Van Patten | Santa Claus |
| Amanda Pays | Doris Spivak |
| Adrienne Barbeau | Alice (Homeless Woman) |
| Sierra Abel | Judy Emerson |
| Brandon Micheal DePaul | Mike Emerson |
| Sonny Carl Davis | Officer Buckley |
| Steve Monroe | Officer Calhoun |
| Alana Austin | Carla |
| Paul Butcher | Brian Spivak |
| Woolf Simovitch | Clifford |
| Cork Hubbert | Elf One |
| Martin Klebba | Elf Ranger Bob |
| Patricia Gillum | Boutique Owner |
| Brooke Beare | Reporter |
| Colton James | Marty |
| Bryce Hollander | Scotty |
| Christopher Gregson | Skate Punk |
| Joe Virzi (voice) | Trash Talking Teddy |
| Nick Omana (voice) | Radio Announcer |
External links[]
- The Santa Trap at the Internet Movie Database
- The Santa Trap at the Movie Database
- The Santa Trap at TV Tropes