In the Nick of Time is a 1991 American made-for-television Christmas fantasy-comedy film directed by George T. Miller. The film was first telecast December 16, 1991 on NBC. Plot The old Santa Claus (Bridges) has seven days to find the new Santa Claus (Tucker) and pass the torch to him. The only problem is the new Santa Claus is a curmudgeon who lost his wife and his will to live. He works as a reporter for The Chicago Sun Times, which is a throwback to Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus, and has to rediscover the joy of Christmas. At the last minute, he realizes what is important and becomes the new Santa Claus. Cast Lloyd Bridges - Santa Claus Michael Tucker - Ben Talbot Cleavon Little - Freddy (last appearance) Conrad Bergschneider - Louie Matt Birman - Window Dresser Richard Blackburn - William Steve Cliffe - Gang Member #1 Jessica DiCicco - Aimee Misch Lucy Filippone - Sheila Elvira Graham - Tough Chick Ted Hanlan - Ward Santa Thomas Hauff - Figgus Ken James - Ridley Phillip Jarrett - Cop Jamie Jones - Nick Michael Lamport - Godfrey Alison LaPlaca - Susan Rosewell Corey Macri - Gang Member #2 A Martinez - Charlie Misch Martin Martinuzzi - Bartender Jenny Parsons - Melina Liviakis Adrian Paul - Interviewer Bryan Renfro - Folksinger Jackie Richardson - Nurse Wayne Robson - Melvin Roland Smith - Messenger Audrey Webb - Sheila Thick Wilson - Street Santa See also List of Christmas films Santa Claus in film External links 1991 television films 1991 films 1990s fantasy comedy films American fantasy comedy films American Christmas comedy films Santa Claus in film Films set in New York City Films directed by George T. Miller Films scored by Steve Dorff Christmas television films 1990s Christmas films 1990s Christmas comedy films 1990s English-language films 1990s American films