The Santa Claus Gang

Three friends dressed as Santa Claus are arrested on Christmas Eve for an apparent burglary. Accused of being members of a notorious criminal group, the trio must explain the unusual circumstances of their situation to the police in an effort to prove they are innocent.

This Italian comedy was directed by Paolo Genovese and is the first film in a career that includes later works such as The Immature and Perfect Strangers. The screenplay was written by the film's lead actors, Aldo Baglio, Giovanni Storti, and Giacomo Poretti, who portray the three friends. The cast also features Angela Finocchiaro as Irene Bestetti, along with Giovanni Esposito and Sara D'Amario.

The movie has a runtime of 100 minutes and was produced by Medusa Film, Sky Cinema, and A.Gi.Di. It has received a moderate reception from viewers, maintaining a 6/10 rating on IMDb based on 3,600 votes and a 6/10 rating on TMDB from 1,100 votes.