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A Christmas Carol (TV 1984) 7.7
An old miser who makes excuses for his uncaring nature learns real compassion when 3 ghosts visit him on Christmas Eve. Director:Clive Donner |
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Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy.
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Cast
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Angela Pleasence | ... | |
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Caroline Langrishe | ... | |
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Lucy Gutteridge | ... | |
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Silas Scrooge
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Made for television version of the Charles Dickens classic of the same name. An old man who hates Christmas is taught the true meaning and spirit of Christmas by ghosts who show him his own past and present. He is also shown what the future holds for him if he doesn't change his behavior. Written by Jason Ihle <jrihl@conncoll.edu>
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Rediscover the Joy of Christmas Spirit! See more »Parents Guide:
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Release Date:
17 December 1984 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Charles Dickens Weihnachtsgeschichte See more »Filming Locations:
Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England, UKCompany Credits
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1.33 : 1
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In this version, the Ghost of Christmas Present never actually says "I am the Ghost of Christmas Present". See more »Goofs
When Tiny Tim comes to meet his father, Bob Cratchit at 7:00pm on Christmas Eve at his place of work, it is still light outside, when it should be dark. See more »Quotes
Marley's Ghost: I wear the chain I forged in life. I made it link by link and yard by yard. Is its pattern strange to you or would you know the length of the strong coils you bear yourself? It was as full, as heavy, as long as this seven Christmas Eves ago, you have labored on it since, it is a ponderous chain!See more »
"Telefilms" tend to fall under the pitfalls of a low budget and a hasty shooting schedule, which is why this film always tends to buck the trend.
George C. Scott embodies Ebenezer Scrooge perfectly, fully encompassing all of his cold tendencies, and still makes him a simpathetic character. The production value for this film was exceptional, never relying on boffo special effects or soundstage set-ups, yet relying on the depth and clarity of on-site shooting and strong backdrops. A movie that certainly stands alone.