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Desperately Seeking Santa (2011)

PG-13 · 2011-11-27 · 1h 26m · EN
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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.

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Michael J. MurrayWriterCraig PryceDirector

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Laura VandervoortLaura VandervoortJennifer WalkerNick ZanoNick ZanoDavid MorrettiPaula BrancatiPaula BrancatiMarissa MarletJohn BregarJohn BregarNeal McCormickPatrick GarrowPatrick GarrowEdgar HillridgeNatalie KrillNatalie KrillBrittanyGerry MendicinoGerry MendicinoMr. MorettiKatie GriffinKatie GriffinSonia MorettiLisa BerryLisa BerryChristine MayweatherChris VioletteChris VioletteVincent Morretti

Keywords

Santa clausChristmasHolidayContestPizzeria

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Genre affinityRomance · Tv MovieTheme affinitySanta Claus · Christmas · HolidayMood preferenceRomancePacingShortEmotional intensityRomanceDirector preference299756

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What is Desperately Seeking Santa about?

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.

How long is Desperately Seeking Santa?

Desperately Seeking Santa has a runtime of 86 minutes.

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