Santa Claus Conquers the Martians (1964)
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- Not Rated
- 1h 21min
- Adventure, Comedy
- 10 Nov 1966 (Mexico)
- Movie
The Martians kidnap Santa Claus because there is nobody on Mars to give their children presents.
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| John Call | ... |
Santa Claus
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Leonard Hicks | ... |
Kimar
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| Vincent Beck | ... |
Voldar
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| Bill McCutcheon | ... |
Dropo
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Victor Stiles | ... |
Billy Foster
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Donna Conforti | ... |
Betty Foster
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Chris Month | ... |
Bomar
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| Pia Zadora | ... |
Girmar
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Lelia Martin | ... |
Momar
(as Leila Martin)
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Charles Renn | ... |
Hargo
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James Cahill | ... |
Rigna
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| Ned Wertimer | ... |
Andy Henderson
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Doris Rich | ... |
Mrs. Claus
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Carl Don | ... |
Chochem / Von Green
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Ivor Bodin | ... |
Winky
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Al Nesor | ... |
Stobo
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| Josip Elic | ... |
Shim
(as Joe Elic)
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Jim Bishop | ... |
Lomas
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Lin Thurmond | ... |
Children TV Announcer
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Don Blair | ... |
TV News Announcer
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Tony Ross | ... |
Santa's Helper
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Scott Aronesty | ... |
Santa's Helper
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Ron Rotholz | ... |
Santa's Helper
(as Ronnie Rotholz)
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Glenn Schaffer | ... |
Santa's Helper
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Bryan Lamphere | ... |
Gene Poole (uncredited)
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Gene Lindsey | ... |
Polar Bear (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Nicholas Webster | ||
Written by
| Glenville Mareth | ... | (screenplay) |
| Paul L. Jacobson | ... | (based on a story by) |
Produced by
| Paul L. Jacobson | ... | producer |
| Arnold Leeds | ... | associate producer |
| Joseph E. Levine | ... | executive producer (uncredited) |
Music by
| Milton Delugg | ||
Cinematography by
| David L. Quaid | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| William Henry | ... | (as Bill Henry) |
Editorial Department
| Anthony Termini | ... | edit supervisor |
Art Direction by
| Maurice Gordon | ||
Set Decoration by
| Jack Wright III | ... | (as John K. Wright 3rd) |
Costume Design by
| Ramsey Mostoller | ||
Makeup Department
| George Fiala | ... | makeup artist |
Production Management
| Arnold Leeds | ... | production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Gerry Rich | ... | assistant director |
Art Department
| Frank Hoch | ... | scenic artist |
| Edward Swanson | ... | head carpenter |
| Jack Wright Jr. | ... | property master (as John K. Wright Jr.) |
Sound Department
| Dennis Maitland | ... | sound mixer (as Dennis L. Maitland) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Duke Brady | ... | special lighting effects |
| Richard Falk | ... | gaffer |
| Martin Nallan | ... | key grip |
| Michael Zingale | ... | camera operator (as Michael C. Zingale) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Virginia Schreiber | ... | wardrobe mistress |
Music Department
| Milton Delugg | ... | conductor |
| Nick Tagg | ... | musical coordinator |
Script and Continuity Department
| Marguerite James | ... | script supervisor (as Margurite James) |
Additional Crew
| Fritz Hansen | ... | martian furniture |
| Joseph E. Levine | ... | presenter |
| Robert J. Rosenthal | ... | production comptroller (as Robert Rosenthal) |
| Cynthia Webster | ... | technical advisor (uncredited) |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Embassy Pictures (1964) (United States) (theatrical)
- Embassy Home Entertainment Australia (1983) (Australia) (video)
- Embassy Home Entertainment (1985) (United States) (VHS)
- Delta Expedition (2002) (United States) (DVD)
- Alpha Video Distributors (2004) (United States) (DVD)
- Reel Media International (2004) (World-wide) (VHS)
- Rhino Home Video (2004) (United States) (DVD) (MST3K version)
- EastWest Entertainment (2005) (United States) (DVD) (as "Santa Claus Defeats the Aliens")
- Firebox (2007) (Finland) (DVD)
- Mill Creek Entertainment (2007) (United States) (DVD)
- Reel Media International (2007) (World-wide)
- Yleisradio (YLE) (2007) (Finland) (tv)
- Kino Lorber (2012) (United States) (DVD)
- Sony Pictures Home Entertainment (2016) (United States) (DVD)
- Something Weird Video (SWV) (United States) (VHS)
- Sony Pictures Television (United States) (tv)
- Valley Star Video (United States) (VHS) (as "Santa Claus Defeats the Aliens")
Special Effects
- Haberstroh Studios (special photographic effects)
Other Companies
- Alan Shayne Associates (casting)
- Dawson of N.Y.C. (tower of crystal fountain)
- Fritz Hansen (martian furniture)
- L & L Animation (titles)
- Louis Marx & Co. (special toys)
- Michael Myerburg Studios (studio)
- Vogue Dolls Inc. (dolls)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Worried that their children have become obsessed with television shows from Earth which extol the virtues of Santa Claus, Martians begin an expedition to Earth to kidnap the one and only Santa Claus. While on Earth, they kidnap two lively children that lead the group of Martians to the North Pole and Santa Claus. The Martians then take Santa Claus and the two children back to Mars with them. Voldar, a particularly grumpy Martian, attempts to do away with the children and Santa Claus before they get to Mars, but their leader Lord Kimar stops him. When they arrive on Mars, Santa Claus, with the help of the two Earth children and a rather simple-minded Martian lackey, overcomes the Martians by bringing fun, happiness and Christmas cheer to the children of Mars.
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| Taglines | Blast off for Mars... with Santa and a pair of Earth kids! Science-fun-fiction at its height! See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Box Office
| Budget | $200,000 (estimated) |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | This film includes the first film appearance of Mrs. Claus. See more » |
| Goofs | In the opening credits, costume designer is spelled "custume designer". See more » |
| Movie Connections | Edited into A Colbert Christmas: The Greatest Gift of All! (2008). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Hooray for Santa Claus See more » |
| Crazy Credits | In the opening credits, Costume Designer is spelled "Custume Designer". See more » |
| Quotes |
Kimar:
Dropo, you are the laziest man on Mars. Why are you sleeping during working hours? Dropo: I wasn't sleeping, chief. It's just that I haven't been able to sleep these last few months. I forgot how. So I was just practicing. See more » |