A Christmas Carol (1984)
A new powerful presentation of the most loved ghost story of all time!
Miser Ebenezer Scrooge is awakened on Christmas Eve by spirits who reveal to him his own miserable existence, what opportunities he wasted in his youth, his current cruelties, and the dire fate that awaits him if he does not change his ways. Scrooge is faced with his own story of growing bitterness and meanness, and must decide what his own future will hold: death or redemption.
Cast
- George C. Scott - Ebenezer Scrooge
- Roger Rees - Fred Holywell / Narrator
- David Warner - Bob Cratchit
- Susannah York - Mrs. Cratchit
- Edward Woodward - Ghost of Christmas Present
- Angela Pleasence - Ghost of Christmas Past
- Michael Carter - Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come
- Anthony Walters - Tiny Tim
- Caroline Langrishe - Janet Holywell
- Lucy Gutteridge - Belle
Screenplay
- Charles Dickens (Novel)
- Roger O. Hirson (Screenplay)
Themes
Stories of Hope and Redemption, Unfaithful Husband's Quest for Redemption, Holiday Joy and Festive Comedies, Broken Fairy Tale Curses, Faith, Religion and Spirituality
Keywords
future, based on novel or book, holiday, redemption, charity, miser, ghost, moral transformation, ghosts of the past, christmas, spectre, stingy, tyrannical boss, hopeful, fates warning
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is A Christmas Carol about?
- Miser Ebenezer Scrooge is awakened on Christmas Eve by spirits who reveal to him his own miserable existence, what opportunities he wasted in his youth, his current cruelties, and the dire fate that awaits him if he does not change his ways. Scrooge is faced with his own story of growing bitterness and meanness, and must decide what his own future will hold: death or redemption.
- Who directed A Christmas Carol?
- A Christmas Carol was directed by Clive Donner.
- Who stars in A Christmas Carol?
- A Christmas Carol stars George C. Scott, Roger Rees, David Warner, Susannah York, Edward Woodward, Angela Pleasence.
- How long is A Christmas Carol?
- A Christmas Carol has a runtime of 1h 41m (101 minutes).
- What genre is A Christmas Carol?
- A Christmas Carol is a Drama, Fantasy, TV Movie, Family film.
- Where was A Christmas Carol produced?
- A Christmas Carol was produced in United Kingdom, United States of America.
- What are the themes of A Christmas Carol?
- The themes of A Christmas Carol include: Stories of Hope and Redemption, Unfaithful Husband's Quest for Redemption, Holiday Joy and Festive Comedies, Broken Fairy Tale Curses, Faith, Religion and Spirituality.