Santa Claus Conquers the Martians
"Santa brings Christmas fun to Mars!"
Originally released in 1964. Santa Claus Conquers the Martians is a comedy/fantasy film. directed by Nicholas Webster. At just 81 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring John Call, Leonard Hicks, and Vincent Beck
Synopsis
Martians fear their children have become lazy and joyless due to their newfound obsession with Earth TV shows. After ancient Martian leader Chochem suggests that the children of Mars need more fun—including their own Santa Claus—supreme leader Lord Kimar assembles an expedition to Earth. Once there, they kidnap two children who lead them to the North Pole, then capture the real Santa Claus, taking all three back to Mars in an attempt to bring the Martian children happiness.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 14, 1964
61 years ago
Runtime
1h 21m
81 minutes total
User Rating
3.0/10
Mixed (135 votes)
Budget
$200K
Production budget
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $200,000
Production Companies
- Jalor Productions
- Embassy Pictures Corporation
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Santa Claus Conquers the Martians about?
Martians fear their children have become lazy and joyless due to their newfound obsession with Earth TV shows. After ancient Martian leader Chochem suggests that the children of Mars need more fun�...
Who directed Santa Claus Conquers the Martians?
Santa Claus Conquers the Martians was directed by Nicholas Webster.
How long is Santa Claus Conquers the Martians?
Santa Claus Conquers the Martians has a runtime of 1 hours and 21 minutes (81 minutes total).
When was Santa Claus Conquers the Martians released?
Santa Claus Conquers the Martians was released on November 14, 1964 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Santa Claus Conquers the Martians?
The main cast of Santa Claus Conquers the Martians includes John Call, Leonard Hicks, Vincent Beck, Bill McCutcheon, Victor Stiles.
Is Santa Claus Conquers the Martians worth watching?
Santa Claus Conquers the Martians has a user rating of 3.0/10 based on 135 reviews, indicating mixed reception from audiences.