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Santa's Apprentice (2010)

Santa's Apprentice (2010)

L'apprenti Père Noël
G 80 minutes FR Family , Animation
Santa doesn't want to retire, but rules are rules and he must train someone to replace him. The lucky winner, to be chosen from among millions of children, must be named Nicholas, be an orphan and have a pure heart. On the other side of the planet, there is a little boy who is a perfect match, but his lack of self-confidence and fear of heights make him a poor contestant. Will Santa agree to step down, and help his apprentice take his place?
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Nathan Simony
Nicolas (voice)
Benoît Allemane
Santa (voice)
Julie Gayet
Félix's Mother (voice)
Lorànt Deutsch
Randolph (voice)
Line Renaud
Solange Folichon (voice)
Isabelle Mergault
Madame Poulmer (voice)
Bruno Salomone
Felix's Father (voice)
Jean-Pierre Marielle
Contrary Santa (voice)
Production companies: Cartoon Saloon, Bishop Studios LLC
Production countries: Australia, France, Ireland

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G (All ages admitted. There is no content that would be objectionable to most parents. This is one of only two ratings dating back to 1968 that still exists today.)

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