<P> Santa Claus : The Movie ( known on - screen as simply Santa Claus ) is a 1985 British - American Christmas film starring Dudley Moore , John Lithgow , and David Huddleston in the title role . It is the last major fantasy film produced by the Paris - based father - and - son production team of Alexander and Ilya Salkind . The film was directed by Jeannot Szwarc and released in North America on November 27 , 1985 , by TriStar Pictures . The 2005 DVD release was released by Anchor Bay Entertainment , now known as Starz Home Entertainment , under license from the film 's current owner , StudioCanal ; however , the current , 25th Anniversary home video release ( which also now includes Blu - ray ) is by Lionsgate Home Entertainment , again under StudioCanal 's license . </P>
<P> Santa Claus : The Movie ( known on - screen as simply Santa Claus ) is a 1985 British - American Christmas film starring Dudley Moore , John Lithgow , and David Huddleston in the title role . It is the last major fantasy film produced by the Paris - based father - and - son production team of Alexander and Ilya Salkind . The film was directed by Jeannot Szwarc and released in North America on November 27 , 1985 , by TriStar Pictures . The 2005 DVD release was released by Anchor Bay Entertainment , now known as Starz Home Entertainment , under license from the film 's current owner , StudioCanal ; however , the current , 25th Anniversary home video release ( which also now includes Blu - ray ) is by Lionsgate Home Entertainment , again under StudioCanal 's license . </P>
who played santa in santa claus the movie
who played santa in santa claus the movie
David Huddleston
David Huddleston