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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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A Christmas Classic moreCast
(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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Scrooge's grave can still be visited at St Chad's Church graveyard, Shrewsbury, where the churchyard sequence was shot - the production team left the gravestone in place once filming was completed. moreGoofs:
Crew or equipment visible: The Ghost of Christmas Future takes scrooge to the cemetery near the end of the movie. At the beginning of this scene, when scrooge asks why they are here, you can see a rope at the bottom of the screen that pulls the Ghost across the graveyard to simulate it floating across on air. moreQuotes:
Ebenezer Scrooge: [Sitting under the bridge after the Ghost of Christmas Present leaves] What have I done... to be abandoned like this? What? moreFAQ
A Note Regarding SpoilersHow does this version differ from the original novel?
Is it possible to read Dickens' story online?
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This is simply one of the finest renditions of Dicken's classic tale. The script very accurately follows the story originally penned by Dickens, and captures a perfect balance between a film atmosphere and a play atmosphere. Viewers fond of either format will find enough of the story rooted in their presentation style of choice.
George C. Scott brings a delightfully realistic approach to the character of Scrooge, and is very convincing in the character development instigated by the visits of the ghosts. I found that he was able to win me over to the point where I sympathized with the old miser, something rarely done in other versions. The superb job done by the supporting actors add greatly to this production, which is simply the most enjoyable of all the Christmas Carol versions I have seen.