The Santa Clause

The Santa Clause is a 1994 Christmas comedy film starring Tim Allen and directed by John Pasquin.

The film has two sequels, The Santa Clause 2 (2002) and The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause (2006).

Plot
Divorced dad Scott Calvin (Tim Allen) has custody of his son Charlie (Eric Lloyd) on Christmas Eve. After he accidentally causes the death of a man in a Santa suit, they are magically transported to the North Pole, where an elf explains that Scott must take Santa's place before the next Christmas arrives. Scott thinks he's dreaming, but over the next several months he gains weight and grows an inexplicably white beard. Maybe that night at the North Pole wasn't a dream after all -- and maybe Scott has a lot of work to do.

Cast

 * Tim Allen as Scott Calvin
 * Eric Lloyd as Charlie Calvin
 * Wendy Crewson as Laura Miller
 * Judge Reinhold as Dr. Neil Miller
 * David Krumholtz as Bernard the Head Elf
 * Paige Tamada as Judy the Elf
 * Peter Boyle as Mr. Whittle
 * Larry Brandenburg as Detective Nunzio
 * Jayne Eastwood as Judy the Waitress
 * Kenny Vadas as the E.L.F.S. Leader
 * Chris Benson as Fireman O'Hara

Trivia

 * 1) Chevy Chase was originally offered the role as Scott Calvin, but declined.
 * 2) The role of Scott Calvin was written for Bill Murray.
 * 3) The film was recorded in Greater Toronto Area. Oakville