Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
Bill Murray | ... | Frank Cross | |
Karen Allen | ... | Claire Phillips | |
John Forsythe | ... | Lew Hayward | |
John Glover | ... | Brice Cummings | |
Bobcat Goldthwait | ... | Eliot Loudermilk | |
David Johansen | ... | Ghost of Christmas Past | |
Carol Kane | ... | Ghost of Christmas Present | |
Robert Mitchum | ... | Preston Rhinelander | |
Nicholas Phillips | ... | Calvin Cooley | |
Michael J. Pollard | ... | Herman | |
Alfre Woodard | ... | Grace Cooley | |
Mabel King | ... | Gramma | |
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John Murray | ... | James Cross |
Jamie Farr | ... | Jacob Marley | |
Robert Goulet | ... | Robert Goulet |
Francis Xavier Cross is a cynical, mean spirited television executive, he treats his loyal assistant with contempt. He just sacked a member of staff on Christmas Eve for simply disagreeing with him, and he's alienated himself from his brother who still insists on inviting Frank to Christmas dinner despite him refusing to go every year. However, Frank is forced to learn the true meaning of Christmas when he's visited by three ghosts. Written by Iantjambo
Scrooged must be watched every Christmas. Bill Murray is in top form in this movie. He makes a great Scrooge in his selfish TV exec Frank Cross. This movie manages to never be boring and instead keeps you laughing throughout. The classic story of A Christmas Carol is well updated for these modern times and turned into a well thought out comedy. The supporting cast makes for a memorable and funny cast of characters, especially the ghosts of Christmas past, present, and future. Murray is the jewel of this film and he never fails to turn in a great performance. Bottom Line: You need to watch this at least every Christmas. It's a nice family comedy.