The Christmas That Almost Wasn't (1966)

The Christmas That Almost Wasn't/ Il Natale che quasi non fu (1966) Starring Paul Tripp, Lydia Brazzi, Alberto Rabagliati, Rossano Brazzi, Sonny Fox, Misha Aue, John Karlsen G ‧ Drama/Comedy ‧ 1h 29m Children unite to help Santa Claus (Alberto Rabagliati) and his wife, whose heartless landlord (Rossano Brazzi) wants the rent. Sam Whipple, an attorney in once-upon-a-time-land, is startled to receive a visit from Santa Claus shortly before Christmas. It seems that when he was a child, Sam wrote a letter thanking Santa for the presents he'd received and offering to return the favor someday. That day is now: a mean old soul named Phineas Prune, who holds the deed to the North Pole, is demanding back rent. Otherwise, he'll evict Santa, Mrs. Claus, and the elves and take all the Christmas toys. It's up to Sam and Santa to find a way to pay off Prune and prevent Christmas from being canceled. Director: Rossano Brazzi