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17 December 1984 (USA) moreTagline:
A new powerful presentation of the most loved ghost story of all time!Plot:
An old miser who makes excuses for his uncaring nature learns real compassion when 3 ghosts visit him on Christmas Eve. full summary | full synopsisAwards:
Nominated for Primetime Emmy. moreNewsDesk:
What Are Your Favorite Christmas Movies?(From Screen Rant. 24 December 2008, 8:17 AM, PST)
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My favourite version of a classic tale more (103 total)Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| George C. Scott | ... | Ebenezer Scrooge | |
| Frank Finlay | ... | Marley's Ghost | |
| Angela Pleasence | ... | Ghost of Christmas Past | |
| Edward Woodward | ... | Ghost of Christmas Present | |
| Michael Carter | ... | Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come | |
| David Warner | ... | Bob Cratchit | |
| Susannah York | ... | Mrs. Cratchit | |
| Anthony Walters | ... | Tiny Tim | |
| Roger Rees | ... | Fred Holywell / Narrator | |
| Caroline Langrishe | ... | Janet Holywell | |
| Lucy Gutteridge | ... | Belle | |
| Nigel Davenport | ... | Silas Scrooge | |
| Mark Strickson | ... | Young Scrooge | |
| Joanne Whalley | ... | Fan | |
| Timothy Bateson | ... | Mr. Fezziwig |
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Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England, UKFun Stuff
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Anachronisms: The spinet piano during Christmas Present was not available until the 1930's. moreFAQ
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I know many people have a special fondness for the Alistair Sim version of Dickens' story, but for me, this 1984 version is the one to beat. My wife and I own a copy of this film on VHS, and we watch it together every Christmas Eve. I often remark that we could watch it on Halloween too, because it's a very creepy ghost story.
Scott--typecast as Scrooge--is shudderingly mean and nasty, making his transformation all the more miraculous and moving. I think it's up there with his performance in Patton. The spirits are all effective, each one creepier than the last. Watching the dark, floating, skeletal form of the Spirit of Christmas Yet to Come sends shivers down my spine every year. And what a supporting cast! David Warner, in particular, is in top form as Bob Cratchit, as is Susannah York as his wife.
I seem to recall that this version sticks closer to the original story than most others--but I may be mistaken, as it's been several years since I read it. Regardless, this is a terrific Christmas classic.