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A Christmas Carol

- 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.

Release Date : 1984-10-09

Language :English

Adult : false

Status : Released

Production Company : Entertainment Partners Ltd.

Production Country : United KingdomUnited States of America

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Cast

Character Name : Ebenezer Scrooge

Original Name : George C. Scott

Gender : Male

Character Name : Fred Holywell / Narrator

Original Name : Roger Rees

Gender : Male

Character Name : Bob Cratchit

Original Name : David Warner

Gender : Male

Character Name : Mrs. Cratchit

Original Name : Susannah York

Gender : Female

Character Name : Ghost of Christmas Present

Original Name : Edward Woodward

Gender : Male

Character Name : Ghost of Christmas Past

Original Name : Angela Pleasence

Gender : Female

Character Name : Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come

Original Name : Michael Carter

Gender : Male

Character Name : Tiny Tim

Original Name : Anthony Walters

Gender : Male

Character Name : Janet Holywell

Original Name : Caroline Langrishe

Gender : Female

Character Name : Belle

Original Name : Lucy Gutteridge

Gender : Female

Character Name : Silas Scrooge

Original Name : Nigel Davenport

Gender : Male

Character Name : Young Scrooge

Original Name : Mark Strickson

Gender : Male

Character Name : Fan

Original Name : Joanne Whalley

Gender : Female

Character Name : Jacob Marley

Original Name : Frank Finlay

Gender : Male

Character Name : Ben

Original Name : Brian Pettifer

Gender : Male

Character Name : Belle's Husband

Original Name : Peter Settelen

Gender : Male

Character Name : William

Original Name : Daniel Chatto

Gender : Male

Character Name : Mr. Fezziwig

Original Name : Timothy Bateson

Gender : Male

Character Name : Mr. Poole

Original Name : Michael Gough

Gender : Male

Character Name : Mr. Hacking

Original Name : John Quarmby

Gender : Male

Character Name : Old Joe

Original Name : Peter Woodthorpe

Gender : Male

Character Name : Mrs. Dilber

Original Name : Liz Smith

Gender : Female

Character Name : Peter Cratchit

Original Name : Kieran Hughes

Gender : Male

Character Name : Little Boy Cratchit

Original Name : Orlando Wells

Gender : Male

Character Name : Kate

Original Name : Cathryn Harrison

Gender : Female

Character Name : Tipton

Original Name : John Sharp

Gender : Male

Character Name : Forbush

Original Name : Danny Davies

Gender : Male

Character Name : Pemberton

Original Name : Derek Francis

Gender : Male

Character Name : Meg

Original Name : Catherine Hall

Gender : Female

Character Name : Mrs. Fezziwig

Original Name : Pat Rose

Gender : Female

Character Name : George

Original Name : Joseph Blatchley

Gender : Male

Character Name : Alfred

Original Name : Gavin Asher

Gender : Male

Character Name : Anne

Original Name : Rebecca Burrill

Gender : Female

Character Name : Mr. Topper

Original Name : Tim Munro

Gender : Male

Character Name : Poulterer

Original Name : Alan Bodenham

Gender : Male

Character Name : Dick Wilkins

Original Name : Spencer Banks

Gender : Male

Character Name : Martha Cratchit

Original Name : Louise Gasser

Gender : Female

Character Name : Belinda Cratchit

Original Name : Sasha Wells

Gender : Female

Character Name : Little Girl Cratchit

Original Name : Nancy Dodds

Gender : Male

Character Name : Boy Who Gets Turkey

Original Name : Ian Giles

Gender : Male

Reviews

John Chard

@John Chard

2024-05-16

A Christmas Carol (1984) Wonderful Adaptation. The 1984 TV version of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol is a joyous thing. Fronted by George C. Scott as the infamous Ebenezer Scrooge, Clive Donner’s movie pays great respects to the source material and garners a multi stranded piece of brilliance out of Scott. The characters of course remain the same, but headed by Scrooge having a complex and painful background and a persona of confused emotions, there’s meaty substance holding the movie up high. Donner and writer Roger Hirson retain the black heart of the source story, with the horror elements suitably effective to bother the children, while the Victorian atmosphere always feels – crucially – authentic. If you haven’t seen this version of the often filmed tale, put it on your list for next yuletide. 9/10

Wuchak

@Wuchak

2022-04-12

_**The classic tale in glorious color with George C. Scott**_ In early 1840’s London, a wealthy miser who hates Christmas (George C. Scott) gains insights on the past, present and future. Will he write these experiences off as dreams or will he make some much needed changes? Despite being a TV production, this 1984 rendition of "A Christmas Carol" is one of the better versions of the oft-filmed tale by Charles Dickens (originally published in 1843). Scott makes for a fitting Ebenezer Scrooge and everything is in glorious color with haunting cinematography. Anyone who knows the tale knows there are heartwarming aspects, but also very spooky bits, like Jacob Marley’s ghost and the dark specter Spirit of Christmas Yet to Come. While I prefer winsome Ann Rutherford as the Spirit of Christmas Past in the 1931 version, Angela Pleasence is fine in the role (she’s Donald’s daughter and looks it). Also notable on the female front is Susannah York as Mrs. Cratchit, who still looks great at 44 during shooting, as well as the lovely Caroline Langrishe in the role of Janet, the wife of Scrooge’s nephew. The movie runs 1 hour, 40 minutes, and was shot in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England. GRADE: B

RottenPop

@SteveMcQueen36

2024-12-24

#A Christmas Carol 88 of the 150 Movies of 1984 What are we dealing with here?: A Christmas Carol is an American dramatic fantasy film from director Clive Donner and writer Roger O. Hirson. This is one of many film adaptations of this classic Charles Dickens novella from 1843. It stars George C. Scott, Frank Finlay, David Warner, and Susannah York. It was first released in the United Kingdom on October 9th, 1984. It hit American television waves a few months later, airing on CBS on December 17th, 1984. What’s it about?: Ebenezer Scrooge is an old miser that doesn't care for Christmas or the holiday spirit. So one fateful Christmas Eve he's visited by three spirits that attempt to show him the error of his ways. The Ghost of Christmas past the Ghost of Christmas present and the Ghost of Christmas’ yet to come. Rotten Analysis: This is considered by many to be the definitive edition of A Christmas Carol, and I can really see why. This is such a delightful and faithful take on the story that tackles themes of humanity, compassion, and social equality. It also speaks to the frustration that workers may be feeling, especially during rough times. I remember watching this as a child and being absolutely terrified. The tone, the setting—it's all so creepy. The Jacob Marley scene is especially terrifying, with his chains and head wrapping. While all the performances are excellent, Frank Finlay's portrayal of Jacob Marley is the stuff of nightmares. The Ghost of Christmas Present, played by Edward Woodward, is my favorite interpretation of the spirit. He's hot and cold, flexing his acting muscles across the emotional spectrum. He also has some terrifying moments, like when he reveals the two emaciated children hidden under his cloak. It's a truly haunting image. And if that wasn't frightening enough, the Ghost of Christmas Future is shrouded in macabre mystery. His very silence evokes a profound sense of dread. Watch this one with the lights on, folks! I've always liked the touches of terror that creep into this story. Every adaptation seems to find creative ways to incorporate them. But it's obvious that the true heavyweight actors here are George C. Scott and David Warner. Both are so damn good in their roles. I can't think of anyone who would have been better suited to play Ebenezer Scrooge. He's so gruff and rough around the edges. I don't think that anyone can deliver a "humbug" as convincingly as he can. A perfect angry curmudgeon. And Warner plays the most identifiable and real version of Bob Cratchit I've seen. Not just his dialogue, but his facial expressions and everything that Warner brings to the table is top quality. The young Anthony Walters plays Tiny Tim and is appropriately sympathetic. The dialogue is standard from the traditional text, but Hirson takes the opportunity to carve his own niche here. And it's perfect. The liberties taken with the original story blend seamlessly. This is the best live-action and true-to-form adaptation of Charles Dickens' tale, mostly due to the performances. But beyond that, it's a film that just seems to get everything right. The tone, setting, characters, and events are all very authentic. The set dressing is award-worthy. The art direction is amazing. Do yourself a favor and throw this one on during this holiday season. It may seem stuffy at first, but it's actually pretty fun to get through. A fine film for a Christmas tradition. RottenPop gives this classic holiday tale four stars. A Christmas Carol 88 of the 150 Movies of 1984 First Screening: October 9th, 1984 RottenPop Rating: ★★★★ Director: Clive Donner Writers: Roger O. Hirson Starring: George C. Scott, Frank Finlay, David Warner, and Susannah York Studios: Entertainers Partners Ltd Country: U.K. Genres: Dramatic Fantasy