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17 December 1984 (USA) moreTagline:
A new powerful presentation of the most loved ghost story of all time!Plot:
An old miser who makes excuses for his uncaring nature learns real compassion when 3 ghosts visit him on Christmas Eve. full summary | full synopsisAwards:
Nominated for Primetime Emmy. moreNewsDesk:
What Are Your Favorite Christmas Movies?(From Screen Rant. 24 December 2008, 8:17 AM, PST)
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The best rendition of the classic fable. more (103 total)Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only) | George C. Scott | ... | Ebenezer Scrooge |
 | Frank Finlay | ... | Marley's Ghost |
| Angela Pleasence | ... | Ghost of Christmas Past |
| Edward Woodward | ... | Ghost of Christmas Present |
| Michael Carter | ... | Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come |
| David Warner | ... | Bob Cratchit |
| Susannah York | ... | Mrs. Cratchit |
| Anthony Walters | ... | Tiny Tim |
 | Roger Rees | ... | Fred Holywell / Narrator |
| Caroline Langrishe | ... | Janet Holywell |
| Lucy Gutteridge | ... | Belle |
| Nigel Davenport | ... | Silas Scrooge |
| Mark Strickson | ... | Young Scrooge |
 | Joanne Whalley | ... | Fan |
| Timothy Bateson | ... | Mr. Fezziwig |
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100 minLanguage:
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1.33 : 1 moreSound Mix:
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UK:UFilming Locations:
Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England, UKFun Stuff
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Liz Smith played Mrs. Dilber in both the 1984 version of ‘A Christmas Carol’ starring George C. Scott and the 1999 version starring Patrick Stewart. moreGoofs:
Anachronisms: The brass cornet and tuba in the beginning were not period pieces by a century or so. moreQuotes:
Tiny Tim: [outside Scrooge's office] Merry Christmas, Mister Scrooge.Ebenezer Scrooge: Don't beg on this corner, boy.
Tiny Tim: I'm not begging, Sir. I'm Tim Cratchit. I'm waiting for my father.
Ebenezer Scrooge: Tim Cratchit, eh? Well you'll have a long wait, then, won't you?
[he walks off]
Tiny Tim: Merry Christmas, Sir!
Ebenezer Scrooge: Humbug.
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A Note Regarding SpoilersIs it possible to read Dickens' story online?
Is "A Christmas Carol" based on a book?
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The setting and actors make this television movie for me the best rendition of Dickens' classic tale. George C. Scott is very believable as is the rest of the cast. His Scrooge oozes with nastiness until the very end of the movie. Then his character changes to one who is truly repentant. The 19th Century English town chosen for the setting creates an ambiance that is fitting to Dickens and adds to the plausibility of this film. It is a movie I watch every Christmas along with the real Grinch and It's A Wonderful Life.