Detailed item info | Movie description | Arnold Schwartzenegger stars as Howard Langston, an overworked mattress salesman who has been neglecting his family of late; in an attempt to redeem himself, he promises his son whatever he wants for Christmas. Turns out that his heart's desire is a TurboMan doll, coveted by every other kid this year as well, and Howard quickly forgets about his promise until Christmas Eve. Unfortunately, all the stores are already sold out, and Howard embarks upon a wild goose chase throughout the streets of Minneapolis, encountering some wacky characters along the way. These include a postal worker of questionable sanity (Sinbad), a ticket-happy police officer (Robert Conrad), and a con-artist Santa Claus (James Belushi). As Howard's hunt drags on, his bachelor neighbor (Phil Hartman) starts to move in on his wife (Rita Wilson).
| | Credits | | Producer: | Chris Columbus, Mark Radcliffe, Michael Barnathan | | Cast: | Alan Blumenfeld, Allison Benner, Amy Pietz, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Bill Schoppert, Bill Wilson, Bruce Bohne, Caroline Kaiser, Chris Parnell, Christopher Slater, Courtney Goodell, Curtis Armstrong, Daniel Riordan, Danny Pritchett, Danny Woodburn, Deena Driskill, E.J. De La Pena, George Fisher, Harvey Korman, Hayley Benner, Jake Lloyd, James Belushi, James Riddle, Jeff L. Deist, Jim Meskimen, John Rothman, Judy Sladky, Justin Chapman, Kate McGregor-Stewart, Laraine Newman, Lewis Dauber, Marcus Toji, Marianne Muellerleile, Martin Mull, Martin Ruben, Martin Valinsky, Marvette Knight, Mo Collins, Nada Despotovich, Nick La Tour, Patrick Richwood, Paul "The Giant" Wight, Peter Breitmayer, Peter Syvertsen, Phil Hartman, Phil Morris, Phyllis Wright, Richard Moll, Rita Wilson, Robert Conrad, Robert Southgate, Robert Tee Clark, Rochelle Vallese, Ron Gene Browne, Ruth Afton Hjelmgren, Samuel B. Morris, Sandra K. Horner, Sandy Thomas, Shawn Hamilton, Sinbad, Spencer Klein, Steve Hendrickson, Steve Van Wormer, Traci Christofore, Walter von Huene |
| | Details | | Sound: | HiFi Sound, Stereo Sound, |
| | Notes | Released theatrically in the USA November 22, 1996.
A 1492 Picture production.
Color by DeLuxe.
Additional cast: Jake Lloyd (Jamie Langston).
Additional credits: Jennifer Blum and James Mulay (co-producers).
| | Editorial reviews | "...Schwarzenegger has developed a light comic delivery....Sinbad has good moments..."
Variety - Emanuel Levy
"...The climax of the movie uses lots of special effects and swooping around....[The movie is] genial and has a lot of energy..."
Chicago Sun-Times - Roger Ebert (11/22/1996)
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