---
title: 'The Christmas That Almost Wasn''t (1966)'
type: 'film'
director: 'Rossano Brazzi'
released: '1966-01-01'
runtime_minutes: 94
genres:
  - 'Comedy'
  - 'Family'
countries:
  - 'Italy'
canonical: 'https://cinepixo.com/movies/the-christmas-that-almost-wasnt-1966'
review_count: 0
imdb: 'https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0059032/'
publisher: 'CinePixo'
---

# The Christmas That Almost Wasn't (1966)

1966 · 94 min · Comedy, Family · Italy


## Synopsis

The Christmas That Almost Wasn't is a 1966 Christmas musical fantasy film directed by Rossano Brazzi in his feature directorial debut and written by Paul Tripp, who also star in the leading roles. The cast also features Alberto Rabagliati, Mischa Auer, and Sonny Fox. The film offers a whimsical account of the origins of department store Santa Clauses.

## Credits

- **Screenplay:** [Paul Tripp](https://cinepixo.com/people/paul-tripp)
- **Director:** [Rossano Brazzi](https://cinepixo.com/people/rossano-brazzi)
- **Original Music Composer:** [Bruno Nicolai](https://cinepixo.com/people/bruno-nicolai)

## Cast

- [Alberto Rabagliati](https://cinepixo.com/people/alberto-rabagliati)
- [Mischa Auer](https://cinepixo.com/people/mischa-auer)
- [Paul Tripp](https://cinepixo.com/people/paul-tripp)
- [John Karlsen](https://cinepixo.com/people/john-karlsen)
- [Rossano Brazzi](https://cinepixo.com/people/rossano-brazzi)
- [Valentino Macchi](https://cinepixo.com/people/valentino-macchi)
- [Friedrich von Ledebur](https://cinepixo.com/people/friedrich-von-ledebur)

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