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      Santa and Pete

      TV-G 1999 1 hr. 37 min. Holiday Fantasy List
      Reviews 73% 500+ Ratings Audience Score A grandfather (James Earl Jones) tells the story of St. Nicholas (Hume Cronyn) and his little-known black partner, Pete. Read More Read Less Watch on Fandango at Home Premiered Dec 02 Buy Now

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      Audience Member <a href="http://cooltext.com"><img src="http://images.cooltext.com/1884730.png" alt="My Review " /></a></a> <b><i>"Every year, on December 5th, a ship arrives in the harbor in Holland, there on board, waving to the children who line the dock is Santa. And next to him is his best friend and companion...Pete."</b></i> In the 17th century Saint Nicholas and his companion Pete journey from Holland to the New World where they would face obstacles as they make new traditions and continue to bring a message of peace and goodwill to the world. On the present day Grandpa Nichols is spending his first Christmas alone as a widower and his grandson Pete is riveted by his grandfather's story of St. Nick. As I was looking for more Christmas movies for me to enjoy I recently came across <i>Santa And Pete</i> although I had no idea what it was going to be about or if I'm ever going to like it. But it was the appearance of the deep-voiced, Emmy Award-winning James Earl Jones (alright, Darth Vader's narrating us a Christmas story!) that brought in my viewing interest, and when I saw his acting performance he appeared to be a great storyteller. Scenes of historical context throughout are nicely made in order to present how familiar holiday traditions came to be in a fun and entertaining way. It is the dramatic tone of the storyline that makes the movie more interesting. I've been long familiar with Santa Claus and I knew a "Black Pete" was also existent in Dutch folklore; now I see that Pete appears to be a friendly guy and in here he happens to be played by Flex Alexander in <i>She's All That</i>. Also, for his appearance Hume Cronyn did his impressive acting performance playing the perfect Saint Nick. :) <a href="http://s955.photobucket.com/albums/ae34/radboviemiot/Movie%20Posters/?action=view¤t=santaandpete.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i955.photobucket.com/albums/ae34/radboviemiot/Movie%20Posters/santaandpete.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a> <i>Santa And Pete</i> happened to be a great movie and better than what I expected, and overall I can say that it's a story so special and it can be passed from generation to generation when more people would hear of it. Everyone should share the magic of how a grandfather tells the story, and you'll see how a heartwarming message is to be brought all over the world. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/04/23 Full Review Audience Member Hume Cronyn does a fantastic job as a wise and wonderful St. Nick. Worth watching for a different Old World spin on Christmas. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 02/12/23 Full Review Audience Member It was a great christmas movie. Trually one that will turn a non beliver into a beliver. The stroy is just one of those that makes you feel the spirit of christmas. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/17/23 Full Review Audience Member James Earl Jones is in it, but, it's still not good, it's not even a good Christmas movie. The Santa Clause 3 - The Escape Clause, is 3 times better then this Christmas movie. Why would anyone let their kids see this movie? Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 01/20/23 Full Review Audience Member This is a great christmas movie. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/08/23 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      Movie Info

      Synopsis A grandfather (James Earl Jones) tells the story of St. Nicholas (Hume Cronyn) and his little-known black partner, Pete.
      Director
      Duwayne Dunham
      Executive Producer
      Beth Polson
      Screenwriter
      Greg Taylor
      Production Co
      Madison Avenue Productions Inc., Carlton America, The Polson Company
      Rating
      TV-G
      Genre
      Holiday, Fantasy
      Original Language
      English
      Release Date (Streaming)
      Jan 19, 2017
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