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Cast
Laura Vandervoort
as Jennifer Walker
Nick Zano
as David Morretti
Paula Brancati
as Marissa Marlet
John Bregar
as Neal McCormick
Patrick Garrow
as Edgar Hillridge
Natalie Krill
as Brittany
Gerry Mendicino
as Mr. Moretti
Chris Violette
as Vincent Morretti
Katie Griffin
as Sonia Moretti
Shamier Anderson
as Hipster Jeremy
Movie Info & Details
Release Year2012
Runtime1h 27m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationPG-13
GenresRomance, TV Movie
Votes50
DirectorCraig Pryce
WritersMichael J. Murray
TypeFeature Film
Rating5.9 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsDesperately Seeking Santa
About Desperately Seeking Santa
Jennifer, a young, ambitious executive running promotions at a failing Boston mall comes up with a genius promotional gimmick to save her workplace and position herself for advancement: hold a "Hunky Santa" contest to replace the old Mall Santa. David, a local man trying to save his family's pizzeria, ultimately wins the contest and sparks fly between him and Jennifer. However, complications ensue when it comes to light that the company Jennifer works for is the same one trying to run David's family out of business.
Directed by Craig Pryce, Desperately Seeking Santa leans on a strong ensemble — Laura Vandervoort, Nick Zano, Paula Brancati — 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 romance titles of 2012.
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