Ebbie (1995) (TV)

User Rating:

5.9/10   

Director:

George Kaczender

Writers (WGA):

Paul Redford (written by) &
Ed Redlich (written by)

Release Date:

4 December 1995 (USA)

Genre:

Drama | Fantasy

Plot:

In this updated retelling of Dickens' "A Christmas Carol," ruthless business-woman and shopping store owner Elizabeth "Ebbie" Scrooge is taught the true spirit of Christmas by three Spirits who visit her. |

Plot Keywords:

Christmas | Scrooge | Ghost | Marketing | Role Reversal

Cast

Susan Lucci	...	Elizabeth 'Ebbie' Scrooge
Wendy Crewson	...	Roberta 'Robbie' Cratchet
Ron Lea	...	Paul
Molly Parker	...	Francine 'Frannie' (mother and daughter)
Lorena Gale	...	Rita / Ghost of Christmas Present
Jennifer Clement	...	Ghost of Christmas Past #1
Nicole Parker	...	Ghost of Christmas Past #2
Susan Hogan	...	Mrs. Dobson
Kevin McNulty	...	Mr. Dobson
Taran Noah Smith	...	Tiny Tim
Jeffrey DeMunn	...	Jake Marley
Adrienne Carter	...	Little Ebbie
Bill Croft	...	Luther
Elan Ross Gibson	...	Homeless Woman
Laura Harris	...	Martha Cratchet

Country:

Canada | USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Filming Locations:

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Company:

Crescent Entertainment

Goofs:

Continuity: As the elevator door closes after Jake and Ebbie step in, Jake put his arms down to his side. In the next shot in the elevator after the door closes, he has them stretched out again.

Quotes:

Ebbie: Who are you talking to?
Jake Marley: My boss. You thought I was tough?
Jake Marley: [talking to God on his cellphone] Yes I'm handling it.
Ebbie: Handling what?
Jake Marley: Change the agenda Ebbie. Reverse the priorities. I taught you everything.
Ebbie: Yes Jake, you did.
Jake Marley: And you know squat! You know the price of everything and the value of nothing. What you sow you reap! Do you remember Eb'? You and me? We used to be such go-getters. Always hungry. Never off the job. Do you remember what we used to say? We said, "There'll be plenty of time to rest when we're dead." Well, there's NOT!

Movie Connections:

Version of "Tales from Dickens: A Dickens Christmas: A Christmas Carol" (1958)

A great Christmas movie

There have been many films and remakes of films of A Christmas Carole. Most have missed the mark, while a couple have been outstanding. This remake, which also updates the story - a thing that I normally hate to see done to a classic story, works, however. The story is great, the script is true to the tale, and the acting is above par for most made for TV Christmas movies. Changing the gender of "Ebbie" was risky, but it works all 'round, probably because Susan Lucci is able to pull off such a role. This version has become a Christmas favorite of many, including myself. Along with the Albert Finney version. And that is saying a lot. I highly recommend this as a Christmas movie for the entire family - and esp. for young girls.