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Cast
Esa Saario
as Joulupukki (voice)
Ulla Tapaninen
as Joulupukin muori (voice)
Henna Haverinen
as Tonttu (voice)
Olli Parviainen
as Tonttu (voice)
Aarre Karén
as Lapinnoita (voice)
Veikko Honkanen
as Agricola/Sakari Sokeri (voice)
Vesa Vierikko
as Juho Vaneeri (voice)
Eija Ahvo
as Tonttu (voice)
Markku Riikonen
as Feetu Faktori (voice)
Rinna Paatso
as Nelli Nukkemaakari (voice)
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1996
Runtime0h 51m
LanguageFinnish
CertificationNR
GenresAnimation, Family
Votes18
DirectorMauri Kunnas
WritersMauri Kunnas
TypeFeature Film
Rating7.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsSanta Claus and the Magic Drum
About Santa Claus and the Magic Drum
A few days before Christmas Eve the last sack of letters arrives to Santa. At the bottom is a letter that is a bit older than the others, it's a drawing. While the curious Santa tries to figure out what the drawing looks like, strange things begin to happen.
Directed by Mauri Kunnas, Santa Claus and the Magic Drum leans on a strong ensemble — Esa Saario, Ulla Tapaninen, Henna Haverinen — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about animation titles of 1996.
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