A Christmas Carol (1977)
Being a Ghost Story of Christmas
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.
Director: Moira Armstrong
Genre: Family, Drama, TV Movie
Runtime: 58 min
Release Date: December 24, 1977
Cast
- Michael Hordern - Ebenezer Scrooge
- John Le Mesurier - Marley's Ghost
- Bernard Lee - Ghost of Christmas Present
- Patricia Quinn - Ghost of Christmas Past
- Carol MacReady - Mrs. Cratchit
- Zoë Wanamaker - Belle
- Paul Copley - Fred (Scrooge's Nephew)
- Christopher Biggins - Topper
- John Salthouse - Young Scrooge
- Veronica Doran - Caroline
Screenplay
- Elaine Morgan
- Charles Dickens (Novel)
Music: Herbert Chappell
Production: BBC
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Holiday Joy and Festive Comedies
Keywords
holiday, christmas
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 Moira Armstrong.
- Who stars in A Christmas Carol?
- A Christmas Carol stars Michael Hordern, John Le Mesurier, Bernard Lee, Patricia Quinn, Carol MacReady, Zoë Wanamaker.
- How long is A Christmas Carol?
- A Christmas Carol has a runtime of 58m (58 minutes).
- What genre is A Christmas Carol?
- A Christmas Carol is a Family, Drama, TV Movie film.
- Where was A Christmas Carol produced?
- A Christmas Carol was produced in United Kingdom.
- What are the themes of A Christmas Carol?
- The themes of A Christmas Carol include: Holiday Joy and Festive Comedies.