On Christmas Eve in Milan, three best friends—Aldo, Giovanni, and Giacomo—are caught by police while climbing a building dressed as Santa Claus. Accused of being the notorious "Santa Claus Gang" of burglars, they are taken to a station and interrogated by Inspector Irene Bestetti (played by Angela Finocchiaro ), who is eager to finish her shift and celebrate at home. Through a series of hilarious flashbacks, the trio must explain the complicated and absurd events that led to their arrest to prove their innocence. Key Movie Details Release Date: December 17, 2010 Director: Paolo Genovese Genre: Comedy / Christmas Duration: 100 minutes Rating: IMDb 6.0/10 Cast and Characters The Santa Claus Gang (2010) - IMDb