Billy Bob Thornton stars as a conman who dresses up as Santa to rob a number of shopping centres. But his crooked ways are challenged when he meets a young boy who teaches him the true meaning of Christmas. Co stars Bernie Mac.

Film Trivia

• Billy Bob Thornton has claimed that he was genuinely intoxicated during the filming of this movie.
• This was John Ritter's final acting appearance in a movie and the film is dedicated to his memory.
• Joel and Ethan Coen made revisions of this movies screenplay.
• Bill Murray was signed on to star as Willie but dropped out to make Lost in Translation.

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