Ernest Saves Christmas
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When Santa Claus decides to retire and pass on his magic bag of Christmas surprises to a new Saint Nick, he enlists the aid of a hilarious assortment of characters. A perky teen runaway and hapless taxi driver Ernest P. Worrell must convince a skeptical kiddie-show host to take over the post of Father Christmas.
Storyline
When Santa Claus decides to retire and pass on his magic bag of Christmas surprises to a new Saint Nick, he enlists the aid of a hilarious assortment of characters. A perky teen runaway and hapless taxi driver Ernest P. Worrell must convince a skeptical kiddie-show host to take over the post of Father Christmas.
Released
1988
Runtime
1h 31min
Director
Budget
$6,000,000
Revenue
$28,202,109
Status
Released
Language
English
Production
Emshell Producers, Touchstone Pictures, Silver Screen Partners III
Genre