Up on the Housetop

Nov 1, 1993

0h 30m

★ 0.0

Overview

Curtis Calhoun just isn't in the mood for Christmas and wishes it would all go away. It appears he gets his wish, at least until he finds a strange little man in a red suit stuck in his chimney on Christmas Eve. Is it a cat burglar in disguise, or is it really Santa Claus with a very special Christmas gift for the discouraged Curtis Calhoun?

Genres

Animation

Production Companies

Perennial Pictures

Up on the Housetop Trailers

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Cast

Curtis Calhoun / David / Dad / Santa Claus (voice)

G. Brian Reynolds

Gash / Elf (voice)

Russ Harris

Mrs. Whimbly (voice)

Rachel Rutledge

Mr. Peterson (voice)

Michael N. Ruggiero

News Reporter / Cookiewoman (voice)

Natalie Bridegroom Harris

It's 1880's London, and Cavis Appythart and Millward Phelps (Bob and Larry) are putting the finishing touches on their first Christmas musical, "The Princess and the Plumber." Filled with spectacle and more electric lights than London has ever seen, Cavis is convinced his impressive show will "teach London to love!" Unfortunately, a church Christmas pageant staged by Little Edmund Gilbert (Junior Asparagus) is opening the same night, right down the street, and features the "Star of Christmas"– A priceless artifact that hasn't been seen in 80 years. Just how far will Cavis go to make sure his show opens on top? Find out in this hilarious, action-packed adventure which teaches that it's the true story of God's love that shows us how to love one another– at Christmas time and throughout the year!

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