Santa Claus Conquers the Martians
Santa brings Christmas fun to Mars!
1964 | 81m | English
Popularity: 2 (history)
| Director: | Nicholas Webster |
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| Writer: | Paul L. Jacobson, Glenville Mareth |
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| 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. | |
| Release Date: | Nov 14, 1964 |
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| Director: | Nicholas Webster |
| Writer: | Paul L. Jacobson, Glenville Mareth |
| Genres: | Comedy, Fantasy, Science Fiction |
| Keywords | spacecraft, santa claus, surrealism, martian, robot, christmas, bewildered, magic surrealism, space sci-fi |
| Production Companies | Embassy Pictures Corporation, Jalor Productions |
| Box Office |
Revenue: $0
Budget: $200,000 |
| Updates |
Updated: Aug 10, 2025 Entered: Apr 13, 2024 |
| Name | Character |
|---|---|
| John Call | Santa Claus |
| Leonard Hicks | Kimar |
| Vincent Beck | Voldar |
| Bill McCutcheon | Dropo |
| Victor Stiles | Billy Foster |
| Donna Conforti | Betty Foster |
| Chris Month | Bomar |
| Pia Zadora | Girmar |
| Lelia Martin | Momar |
| Charles Renn | Hargo |
| James Cahill | Rigna |
| Ned Wertimer | Andy Henderson |
| Doris Rich | Mrs. Claus |
| Carl Don | Chochem / Von Green |
| Ivor Bodin | Winky |
| Al Nesor | Stobo |
| Josip Elic | Shim |
| Jim Bishop | Lomas |
| Lin Thurmond | Children TV Announcer |
| Don Blair | TV News Announcer |
| Tony Ross | Santa's Helper |
| Scott Aronesty | Santa's Helper |
| Ron Rotholz | Santa's Helper |
| Glenn Schaffer | Santa's Helper |
| Bryan Lamphere | Gene Poole (uncredited) |
| Gene Lindsey | Polar Bear (uncredited) |
| Name | Job |
|---|---|
| Joseph E. Levine | Presenter |
| Cynthia Webster | Technical Advisor |
| Nicholas Webster | Director |
| Jack Wright III | Set Decoration |
| Frank Hoch | Scenic Artist |
| Michael Zingale | Camera Operator |
| Paul L. Jacobson | Original Story |
| Maurice Gordon | Art Direction |
| George Fiala | Makeup Artist |
| Richárd Falk | Gaffer |
| Arnold Leeds | Production Manager |
| Dennis Maitland | Sound Mixer |
| Gerry Rich | Assistant Director |
| Martin Nallan | Key Grip |
| Milton Delugg | Original Music Composer, Conductor |
| Glenville Mareth | Screenplay |
| David L. Quaid | Director of Photography |
| Ramsey Mostoller | Costume Design |
| Duke Brady | Special Effects |
| Marguerite James | Script Supervisor |
| Jack Wright Jr. | Property Master |
| Anthony Termini | Supervising Editor |
| Robert J. Rosenthal | Production Controller |
| William Henry | Editor |
| Edward Swanson | Carpenter, Head Carpenter |
| Virginia Schreiber | Wardrobe Master |
| Nick Tagg | Music Coordinator |
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Joseph E. Levine | Executive Producer |
| Paul L. Jacobson | Producer |
| Arnold Leeds | Associate Producer |
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I still very much appreciate its spirit, both in terms of no-budget filmmaking and sense of fun. I wish that the films of today could have even a fraction of its good-natured mischievous approach. Certainly film studios could learn a thing or two, in this ridiculous era of quarter-of-a-billion-dol ... lar blockbusters. I for one don't need the equivalent of 'having my eyes masturbated', as one cinema critic so lovingly stated. I would prefer watching this in a second over any of the ham-fisted, cash-soaked holiday atrocities made in the past three decades (I believe 'A Christmas Story', and perhaps 'Elf' and 'National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation' to be the last decently-made Yuletide films). But don't take MY word for it...see it for yourself (without the stupid and condescending MST3K commentary) and make your OWN conclusion.