A selfish, cynical television executive is haunted by three spirits bearing lessons on Christmas Eve.
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| Bill Murray | ... |
Frank Cross
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| Karen Allen | ... |
Claire Phillips
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| John Forsythe | ... |
Lew Hayward
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| John Glover | ... |
Brice Cummings
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| Bobcat Goldthwait | ... |
Eliot Loudermilk
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| David Johansen | ... |
Ghost of Christmas Past
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| Carol Kane | ... |
Ghost of Christmas Present
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| Robert Mitchum | ... |
Preston Rhinelander
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| Nicholas Phillips | ... |
Calvin Cooley
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| Michael J. Pollard | ... |
Herman
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| Alfre Woodard | ... |
Grace Cooley
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| Mabel King | ... |
Gramma
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John Murray | ... |
James Cross
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| Jamie Farr | ... |
Jacob Marley
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| Robert Goulet | ... |
Robert Goulet
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| Buddy Hackett | ... |
Scrooge
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| John Houseman | ... |
John Houseman
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| Lee Majors | ... |
Lee Majors
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Pat McCormick | ... |
Ghost of Christmas Present (TV)
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| Brian Doyle-Murray | ... |
Earl Cross
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| Mary Lou Retton | ... |
Mary Lou Retton
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| Al 'Red Dog' Weber | ... |
Santa Claus
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| Jean Speegle Howard | ... |
Mrs. Claus
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June Chandler | ... |
June Cleaver
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Michael Eidam | ... |
Wally Cleaver
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| Mary Ellen Trainor | ... |
Ted
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| Bruce Jarchow | ... |
Wayne
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Sanford Jensen | ... |
IBC Executive
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| Jeff Joseph | ... |
IBC Executive
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Dick Blasucci | ... |
IBC Executive
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| Peter Bromilow | ... |
Archbishop
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Bill Marcus | ... |
IBC Guard
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| Cal Gibson | ... |
IBC Guard
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Damon Hines | ... |
Steven Cooley
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Tamika McCollum | ... |
Shasta Cooley
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Koren McCollum | ... |
Randee Cooley
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Reina King | ... |
Lanell Cooley
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Paul Tuerpe | ... |
Stage Manager
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Lester Wilson | ... |
Choreographer
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Ron Strang | ... |
Art Director
(as Ronald Strang)
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| Kate McGregor-Stewart | ... |
Lady Censor
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| Jack McGee | ... |
Carpenter
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| Bill Hart | ... |
Carpenter
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| Kathy Kinney | ... |
IBC Nurse
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| Ralph Gervais | ... |
Mouse Wrangler
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| Alvin Hammer | ... |
Foreman
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| Tony Steedman | ... |
Headwaiter
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| Lisa Mende | ... |
Doris Cross
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| Ryan Todd | ... |
Frank as Child
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| Rebeca Arthur | ... |
Tina
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| Selma Archerd | ... |
Mrs. Claus at Party
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Jay Byron | ... |
Man #2 at Party
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Harvey Fisher | ... |
Party Guest
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C. Ransom Walrod | ... |
Party Animal
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James R. Miller | ... |
Security Guard at Party
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Jennie Lew Tugend | ... |
Foo-Ling at Party
(as Jennie Lew-Tugend)
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| Roy Brocksmith | ... |
Mike the Mailman
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Shawn Michaels | ... |
Stage Manager - 'Frisbee'
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Stella Hall | ... |
Lew Hayward's Secretary
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| Sachi Parker | ... |
Belle
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Delores Hall | ... |
Hazel
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| Anne Ramsey | ... |
Woman in Shelter
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| Logan Ramsey | ... |
Man in Shelter
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Sydna Scott | ... |
Woman #2 in Shelter
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| Wendie Malick | ... |
Wendie Cross
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| Joel Murray | ... |
Guest
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| Mitch Glazer | ... |
Guest
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| Susan Isaacs | ... |
Guest
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Lauri Kempson | ... |
Guest
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| Chaz Conner | ... |
Ghost of Christmas Future - TV
(as Chaz Conner Jr.)
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Miro Polo | ... |
Mary Lou's Coach
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Ralph Bruneau | ... |
Nephew
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| Maria Riva | ... |
Mrs. Rhinelander
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James Kindelon | ... |
Butler
(as James E. Kindelon)
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| Raphael Harris | ... |
Older Calvin
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Wayne A. Finkelman | ... |
Orderly
(as Wayne Finkelman)
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Susan Barnes | ... |
Harpy
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Lynne Randall | ... |
Harpy
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Gilles Savard | ... |
Waiter
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| Michael O'Donoghue | ... |
Priest
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Dick McGarvin | ... |
Announcer
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Tom Doak | ... |
Video Tape Director
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Sam Drummy | ... |
Cameraman on Crane
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Winfred Tennison | ... |
Marvin
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| Steve Kahan | ... |
Technicians
(as Stephen Kahan)
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| Norman D. Wilson | ... |
TV Crew
(as Norm Wilson)
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| Henry Brown | ... |
Technicians
(as Henry V. Brown)
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| Jeanine Jackson | ... |
Technician
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| Amy Hill | ... |
Technician
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| Miles Davis | ... |
Street Musicians
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Larry Carlton | ... |
Street Musicians
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| David Sanborn | ... |
Street Musicians
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| Paul Shaffer | ... |
Street Musicians
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The Caroling Company | ... |
Carolers
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| Solid Gold Dancers | ... |
Scroogettes
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| Rest of cast listed alphabetically: | |||
| Jim Hendricks | ... |
Commander USA (archiveFootage)
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| Susan Lavelle | ... |
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| Peter Onorati | ... |
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Audrey K. Baranishyn | ... |
Solid Gold Dancer (uncredited)
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| Buck | ... |
Dog (uncredited)
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| Leslie Cook | ... |
Scroogette (uncredited)
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Beau Dare | ... |
Man at restaurant (uncredited)
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Eileen Fairbanks | ... |
Mistletoe Girl / Dancer (uncredited)
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Sig Frohlich | ... |
Sig (uncredited)
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| J. Mills Goodloe | ... |
IBC Technician (uncredited)
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Robert Hammond | ... |
Ghost of Christmas Future (uncredited)
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Jamilah Lucas | ... |
Scroogette (uncredited)
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Macarena | ... |
Scroogette (uncredited)
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Mitchell Roche | ... |
Street Urchin / Caroler (uncredited)
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Daniel Shiplacoff | ... |
Singer (uncredited)
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Adrian Tafoya | ... |
TV Holiday Special Crew Member (uncredited)
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Oliver Theess | ... |
The Drunk (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Richard Donner | ||
Written by
| Mitch Glazer | ... | (written by) & |
| Michael O'Donoghue | ... | (written by) |
| Charles Dickens | ... | (novel "A Christmas Carol") (suggestion) |
Produced by
| Richard Donner | ... | producer |
| Peter Frankfurt | ... | production associate |
| Raymond Hartwick | ... | co-producer (as Ray Hartwick) |
| Jennie Lew Tugend | ... | associate producer |
| Art Linson | ... | producer |
| Stephen J. Roth | ... | executive producer (as Steve Roth) |
Music by
| Danny Elfman | ... | (music score by) |
Cinematography by
| Michael Chapman | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Fredric Steinkamp | ||
| William Steinkamp | ||
Editorial Department
| Stuart Baird | ... | post-production consultant |
| Debra Goldfield | ... | assistant film editor |
| Terry Haggar | ... | color timer |
| Karl F. Steinkamp | ... | assistant film editor |
| Michael T. Wilson | ... | assistant film editor |
Casting By
| David Rubin | ||
Production Design by
| J. Michael Riva | ||
Art Direction by
| Virginia L. Randolph | ||
Set Decoration by
| Linda DeScenna | ||
Costume Design by
| Wayne A. Finkelman | ... | (as Wayne Finkelman) |
Makeup Department
| Thomas R. Burman | ... | special makeup effects creator and designer |
| Bari Dreiband-Burman | ... | special makeup effects creator and designer / supervising makeup artist |
| Bob Grimaldi | ... | hair stylist: New York (as Robert Grimaldi) |
| Edward Jackson | ... | makeup artist: New York (as Edward Jackson Jr.) |
| Rolf John Keppler | ... | special makeup effects artist |
| John Logan | ... | crew: The Burman Studio Inc. |
| Robert Norin | ... | makeup artist |
| Stephen Robinette | ... | hair stylist |
| Marlene D. Williams | ... | hair stylist supervisor (as Marlene Williams) |
Production Management
| Raymond Hartwick | ... | unit production manager (as Ray Hartwick) |
| Roger Paradiso | ... | unit production manager: New York |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Tommy Burns | ... | additional second assistant director (as Thomas Burns) |
| Donald J. Lee Jr. | ... | second second assistant director: New York |
| Gaetano Lisi | ... | first assistant director: second unit, New York |
| Richard Patrick | ... | additional second assistant director: New York (as Richard D. Patrick) |
| Mic Rodgers | ... | second unit director |
| Adele Simmons | ... | additional second assistant director |
| James W. Skotchdopole | ... | second assistant director |
| Chris Soldo | ... | first assistant director |
| Gabriela Vázquez | ... | second second assistant director |
| Michael Thau | ... | second unit director (uncredited) |
Art Department
| Jack E. Ackerman | ... | assistant property master |
| Michael Bird | ... | property master: New York |
| Paul J. Campanella | ... | production painter |
| Ralph Cava | ... | scenic chargeperson: New York |
| Jeff Clark | ... | sign writer |
| Anthony Feola | ... | labor foreperson (as Tony Feola) |
| David L. Glazer | ... | assistant property master (as David Glazer) |
| Alan Hicks | ... | set decorator: New York (as John Alan Hicks) |
| Richard Leon | ... | property person |
| Tom McCown | ... | property person |
| Ric McElvin | ... | lead person |
| Erik L. Nelson | ... | property master (as Erik Nelson) |
| Lee Orlikoff | ... | property person |
| Nancy Patton | ... | set designer |
| Tony Piller | ... | property person |
| John-Paul Riva | ... | art department production assistant |
| Ken Scaife | ... | construction supervisor |
| Robert Scaife | ... | construction coordinator (as Bob Scaife) |
| Terry Scott | ... | construction foreperson |
| Alex Scutti Jr. | ... | set plasterer (as Alex Scutti) |
| Tom Southwell | ... | illustrator (as Thomas Southwell) |
| Ron Strang | ... | scenic artist |
| William James Teegarden | ... | set designer (as William J. Teegarden) |
| Matt Thompson | ... | labor foreperson |
| Ed Verreaux | ... | illustrator (as Edward S. Verreaux) |
| John Villarino | ... | construction supervisor |
| Mike Villarino | ... | construction foreperson (as Michael Villarino) |
| Dianne Wager | ... | set designer |
| Leslie Warren | ... | art department coordinator (as Leslie C. Warren) |
| Tom Warren | ... | art director: New York (as Thomas Warren) |
| Clyde Zimmerman | ... | paint foreperson |
| Michael Denering | ... | scenic artist (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| Rick Alexander | ... | re-recording mixer (as Dick Alexander) |
| Carmen Baker | ... | assistant adr editor (as Carmen Hocson) |
| Willie D. Burton | ... | production sound mixer (as Willie Burton) |
| Virginia Cook-McGowan | ... | sound editor |
| Teri E. Dorman | ... | sound editor |
| Thom 'Coach' Ehle | ... | sound stereo consultant: Dolby (as Thom Ehle) |
| Jay Engel | ... | supervising adr editor |
| John P. Fasal | ... | electronic sound effects (as John Paul Fasal) |
| Les Fresholtz | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Robert W. Harris | ... | cable person (as Robert Harris) |
| Robert G. Henderson | ... | supervising sound editor (as Robert George Henderson) |
| David M. Horton | ... | sound editor (as D. Michael Horton) |
| Joseph A. Ippolito | ... | sound editor |
| Marvin E. Lewis | ... | boom operator (as Marvin Lewis) |
| Al Mian | ... | sound mixer: New York |
| Karen Minahan | ... | assistant sound editor |
| Alan Robert Murray | ... | supervising sound editor |
| Walter Newman | ... | sound editor |
| Greg Orloff | ... | foley recorded by |
| Vern Poore | ... | re-recording mixer |
| John Roesch | ... | foley artist |
| Alicia Stevenson | ... | foley artist |
| Winfred Tennison | ... | additional boom operator |
| Brooke Henderson Ward | ... | assistant sound editor |
| Denise Whiting | ... | adr editor (as Denise R. Whiting) |
| Marshall Winn | ... | sound editor |
| Ellen Heuer | ... | foley artist (uncredited) |
| Carolyn Tapp | ... | foley recordist (uncredited) |
Special Effects by
| Albert Delgado | ... | special effects foreperson |
| Steven C. Foster | ... | special effects (as Steven Foster) |
| Allen Hall | ... | special effects coordinator (as Allen L. Hall) |
| Gary L. Karas | ... | special effects |
| Joe Montenegro | ... | special effects |
| Bill Traynor | ... | special effects: New York (as William Traynor) |
| Mike Menzel | ... | special effects technician (uncredited) |
| Grant Harper Reid | ... | location assistant: special effects (uncredited) |
Visual Effects by
| Eric Brevig | ... | visual effects supervisor |
| C. Marie Davis | ... | visual effects editor (as Marie Davis) |
| Jim Dixon | ... | network computer animation |
| David Goldberg | ... | model shop supervisor (as Dave Goldberg) |
| Jeff Matakovich | ... | optical supervisor |
| Craig Newman | ... | effects production supervisor |
| Michael Shea | ... | motion control photographer (as Mike Shea) |
| James Monroe Tharp Jr. | ... | model maker |
| James Valentine | ... | rotoscope supervisor |
| Allen Blaisdell | ... | visual effects camera operator (uncredited) |
| George Muhs | ... | visual effects (uncredited) |
| Michelle Porter | ... | visual effects coordinator (uncredited) |
| Kathleen Quaife-Hodge | ... | special effects animator (uncredited) |
| Jody Rogers | ... | visual effects editor (uncredited) |
| Michael Talarico | ... | motion control technician (uncredited) |
Stunts
| Gene Harrison | ... | stunts |
| Larry Nicholas | ... | stunts |
| Hugh Aodh O'Brien | ... | stunts (as Hugh A. O'Brien) |
| Mic Rodgers | ... | stunt coordinator / stunts |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Walt Berry | ... | lamp operator |
| Anthony Brook | ... | first assistant photographer: New York (as Anthony S. Brooke) |
| Aaron Caughran | ... | assistant camera |
| Ted Churchill | ... | steadicam operator: New York |
| Armando Contreras | ... | key grip |
| James A. Dolan | ... | best boy |
| George Dunagan | ... | lamp operator |
| Brad Emmons | ... | lamp operator |
| Raymond Fortune | ... | best boy |
| Michael Genne | ... | camera operator (as Michael A. Genne) |
| Adam Glick | ... | set lighting technician |
| Louis Goldman | ... | still photographer: New York |
| Larry Hezzelwood | ... | first assistant photographer |
| Petr Hlinomaz | ... | electrician |
| Ed Jackson | ... | grip |
| David Katz | ... | video assist operator |
| Billy Kerwick | ... | grip |
| Kevin J. Lang | ... | chief rigging electrician |
| Al LaVerde | ... | first company grip (as Alexander LaVerde) |
| Brian McAward | ... | second assistant camera |
| Steven C. McGee | ... | assistant chief lighting technician (as Steve McGee) |
| Peter Norman | ... | additional director of photography: New York |
| Paul Postelnicu | ... | second assistant photographer: New York |
| Tom Priestley Jr. | ... | camera operator: New York |
| Richard Quinlan | ... | chief lighting technician: New York (as Richard J. Quinlan) |
| Ed Quinn | ... | first company grip: New York (as Edwin Quinn) |
| P. Scott Sakamoto | ... | first assistant photographer (as Scott Sakamoto) |
| Phelt M. Saucier | ... | lamp operator (as Phelt Saucier) |
| John R. Shannon | ... | still photographer (as John Shannon) |
| Stephen St. John | ... | steadicam operator |
| Ty Suehiro | ... | grip |
| Monte Swann | ... | 24-frame playback operator |
| Gary Tandrow | ... | chief lighting technician (as Gary B. Tandrow) |
| Michael Thau | ... | video supervisor & layout |
| Joseph Trammell | ... | video assistant: New York (as Joe Trammell) / video playback operator |
| Rand R. Vargas | ... | second company grip |
| Greg Walters | ... | second assistant photographer (as Gregory Walters) |
| Clay H. Wilson | ... | dolly grip (as Clay Wilson) |
| Stephen Ashley Blake | ... | cinematographer: second unit (uncredited) |
| Michael Paris | ... | still photographer (uncredited) |
Casting Department
| Lisa Beach | ... | casting assistant |
| Franklyn Warren | ... | extras casting |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Jennifer Butler | ... | costumer |
| Philip Maldonado | ... | costumer |
| Antonio Martínez | ... | costumer |
| Jennifer L. Parsons | ... | costume supervisor (as Jennifer Parsons) |
| Nava R. Sadan | ... | assistant costumer (as Nava Sadan) |
| Guy Tanno | ... | costumer: men, New York |
| Rose Trimarco | ... | costumer: women, New York (as Rose Cuervo) |
Location Management
| Vibeke Arntzen | ... | location liaison: New York |
| Lynn Kuwahara | ... | location manager (as Lynn M. Kuwahara) |
| Bruce Roberts | ... | location aide |
| Chris Schutsky | ... | location assistant |
Music Department
| David Anderle | ... | music supervisor |
| Bob Badami | ... | music editor |
| Steve Bartek | ... | orchestrator |
| Tom Boyd | ... | musician: oboe soloist |
| George Doering | ... | musician |
| Robert Fernandez | ... | music scoring mixer |
| Jimmy Iovine | ... | music supervisor |
| Bobbi Page | ... | score vocalist |
| Steven Scott Smalley | ... | additional orchestrations |
| Shirley Walker | ... | music conducted by |
| Vince De Rosa | ... | musician: french horn (uncredited) |
| Dan Goldwasser | ... | soundtrack producer (uncredited) |
| Gayle Levant | ... | musician: harp (uncredited) |
| Malcolm McNab | ... | musician: trumpet (uncredited) |
| Joe Porcaro | ... | musician: percussion (uncredited) |
| Louise Di Tullio | ... | musician: flute (uncredited) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Patti Dalzell | ... | script supervisor (as Patricia Dalzell) |
| Jan Kemper | ... | script supervisor |
Transportation Department
| Dan Anglin | ... | transportation coordinator |
| Ron Hinsley | ... | transportation captain |
| Harry J. Leavey | ... | transportation captain: New York (as Harry Leavey) |
| Leo Fotopoulos | ... | driver (uncredited) |
Additional Crew
| Kristen Andersen | ... | accounting clerk |
| Rebecca Baehler | ... | assistant: Bill Murray |
| Alexander B. Collett | ... | assistant: Richard Donner |
| James Fred Donelson | ... | crew: Video Image (as Fred Donelson) |
| Tad Driscoll | ... | accounting assistant |
| Mary Fellows | ... | production assistant |
| Anthony Goldschmidt | ... | title design by |
| Rhonda C. Gunner | ... | video displays: Video Image |
| Greg Harms | ... | crew: Video Image |
| Richard Harner | ... | production assistant |
| Craig Harris | ... | craft service |
| Tory Herald | ... | clip clearances |
| Jillian Hessel | ... | ballet choreographer |
| Ellen M. Hillers | ... | production coordinator: New York (as Ellen Hillers) |
| Gloria Hoffman | ... | studio teacher |
| Richard E. Hollander | ... | video displays: Video Image |
| Michele Imperato | ... | assistant production office coordinator |
| Aaron Katz | ... | crew: Video Image |
| David Katz | ... | crew: Video Image (as Dave Katz) |
| Mike Keeler | ... | crew: Video Image |
| Kool Moe Dee | ... | misc crew |
| Shari Leibowitz | ... | production office coordinator |
| Pete Martinez | ... | crew: Video Image |
| Brita McCollough | ... | Cater |
| Gregory L. McMurry | ... | video displays: Video Image (as Gregory L. McMurray) |
| William J. Meshover | ... | assistant: Stuart Baird (as William Meshover) |
| Cynthia Neber | ... | secretary: Richard Donner |
| Scott Nimerfro | ... | video coordinator |
| Lou Phillips | ... | production auditor (as Louis B. Phillips) |
| Jeffrey Pittle | ... | parking wrangler |
| June Popowich | ... | assistant: Bill Murray |
| Steven Ritt | ... | dog trainer |
| Patti Roberts-Nelson | ... | assistant: art linson (as Patti Roberts Nelson) |
| Marsha Robertson | ... | unit publicist |
| Carolyn Rothstein | ... | production secretary |
| Ilyse Selwyn | ... | secretary: Richard Donner |
| Bruce Shultz | ... | crew: Video Image |
| Jerry Smith | ... | crew: Video Image |
| Mark Snovell | ... | research coordinator |
| Tim Sullivan | ... | production assistant |
| Marla Tate | ... | clip clearances |
| Susan Towner | ... | assistant production auditor |
| Jim Vatis | ... | production assistant (as James Vatis) |
| John C. Wash | ... | video displays: Video Image |
| Lester Wilson | ... | "solid gold" choreography |
| Robert Daniels | ... | stand-in: David Johansen (uncredited) |
| Greg Knapp | ... | set medic (uncredited) |
Thanks
| Anne Ramsey | ... | dedicatee |
| Roger M. Rothstein | ... | dedicatee (as Roger Rothstein) |
| Robert Scaife | ... | dedicatee (as Bob Scaife) |
Production Companies
- Paramount Pictures (presents)
- Mirage Productions (in association with)
Distributors
- Paramount Pictures (1988) (United States) (theatrical)
- Paramount Films of India (1989) (India) (theatrical) (Bombay)
- United International Pictures (UIP) (1989) (Argentina) (theatrical)
- United International Pictures (UIP) (1988) (West Germany) (theatrical)
- United International Pictures (UIP) (1988) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- United International Pictures (UIP) (1988) (Japan) (theatrical) (subtitled)
- United International Pictures (UIP) (1988) (Netherlands) (theatrical)
- United International Pictures (1988) (Finland) (theatrical)
- '84 Entertainment (2016) (Germany) (Blu-ray) (DVD)
- Argentina Video Home (1989) (Argentina) (VHS)
- Argentina Video Home (2004) (Argentina) (DVD)
- Argentina Video Home (2004) (Argentina) (VHS)
- CBS (1991) (United States) (tv) (broadcast premiere)
- CIC Victor (2001) (Japan) (DVD)
- CIC Video (Germany) (VHS)
- CIC Video (Netherlands) (VHS)
- CIC Vídeo (Brazil) (VHS)
- CIC-Taft Home Video (Australia) (VHS)
- Canal+ (1992) (France) (tv) (dubbed version)
- Esselte CIC Video (1990) (Netherlands) (VHS)
- Esselte Video (Finland) (VHS)
- Finnkino (Finland) (DVD)
- NBC Universal Entertainment (2019) (Japan) (Blu-ray)
- Nelonen (2002) (Finland) (tv)
- Paramount Channel (2022) (France) (tv)
- Paramount Home Entertainment (2023) (Germany) (Ultra HD Blu-ray)
- Paramount Home Entertainment (1989) (United States) (video) (laserdisc)
- Paramount Home Entertainment (1997) (United States) (VHS)
- Paramount Home Entertainment (1999) (United States) (DVD)
- Paramount Home Entertainment (2000) (United Kingdom) (DVD)
- Paramount Home Entertainment (2001) (Germany) (DVD)
- Paramount Home Entertainment (2002) (Netherlands) (DVD)
- Paramount Home Entertainment (2019) (Germany) (Blu-ray)
- Paramount Home Entertainment (2021) (Brazil) (Blu-ray)
- Paramount Pictures (1989) (United States) (VHS)
- Phillips (1992) (Germany) (video) (laserdisc)
- Pluto TV (2021) (United States) (video)
- SBS Movies (2023) (Australia) (tv)
- Trifecta Entertainment and Media (2014) (United States) (tv) (syndicated print)
- Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment (2019) (Finland) (Blu-ray)
- Warner Home Video (2013) (United States) (Blu-ray) (DVD)
- Yleisradio (YLE) (1994) (Finland) (tv)
Special Effects
- Dream Quest Images (special visual effects)
Other Companies
- A&M Records (original soundtrack album)
- Ron Smith Celebrity Lookalikes (celebrity look-alikes provided by)
- The Burbank Studios (music recorded at)
- TAJ Soundworks (foley)
- Reel People Inc. (negative cutting)
- Pacific Data Images (PDI) (network computer animation)
- Pacific Title (opticals)
- Video Image (24 frame video displays)
- Nike (special thanks)
- GMC Trucks and Bus (special thanks)
- Vista Group (special thanks)
- Jerry & Gil (special thanks)
- La La's by Lola (special thanks)
- Hollywood Center Studios (special thanks)
- Amoco Oil Company (courtesy of: "Amoco" commercial)
- Four Star International (courtesy of: "A Christmas Carol")
- USA Network (courtesy of: "Commander USA")
- ESPN (Entertainment & Sports Programming Network) (courtesy of: "SportsCenter®")
- National Broadcasting Company (NBC) (courtesy of: "Howdy Doody")
- Palladium (courtesy of: "The Lone Ranger")
- United Productions of America (UPA) (courtesy of: "Mr. Magoo's Christmas Carol")
- WLS (courtesy of: "The Oprah Winfrey Show")
- Ralph Edwards Productions (courtesy of: "The People's Court")
- Technicolor (color)
- Panavision (camera equipment: lenses and Panaflex® camera)
- International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) (this picture made under the jurisdiction of)
- Central Casting (extras casting)
- Firefly Casting (casting)
- La-La Land Records (score album: limited edition)
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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 |
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| Taglines | Bill Murray is back among the ghosts. Only this time, it's three against one. See more » |
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| Budget | $32,000,000 (estimated) |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | Filming began in December 1987. With Christmas approaching, director Richard Donner asked if the production could have Christmas Day off. But Paramount Pictures executives refused, insisting that filming should continue on Christmas Day. However, Donner outwitted them. At the end of the day on December 24th he fired the entire cast and crew. Two days later, on December 26th, he re-hired everyone. The break allowed the cast and crew members to spend Christmas with their families. See more » |
| Goofs | In 1969, Frank gives Claire a set of Ginsu knives as a gift. Ginsu knives were first sold in 1978 under a different name, and the "Ginsu" name was coined in 1983. In addition, the DVD subtitles misspell it "Gensu." See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Last Rites/Oliver & Co./The Land Before Time/Far North/Child's Play (1988). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Brown Eyed Girl See more » |
| Crazy Credits | About a third of the way through the closing credits, Bill Murray appears with the word "Scrooged" across the screen in front of him. He looks down and brushes the front of his jacket a few times, with each brush a couple of the letters in the title chase off the screen as if he's brushing them off his jacket. See more » |
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Frank Cross:
It's Christmas Eve! It's... it's the one night of the year when we all act a little nicer, we smile a little easier, we... we cheer a little more. For a couple of hours out of the whole year, we are the people that we always hoped we would be. It's a... miracle. It's really a sort of a miracle. Because it happens every Christmas Eve. And if you waste that miracle, you're gonna burn for it, I know what I am talking about. You have to do something. You have to take a chance. You do have to get involved. There are people that are having... having trouble making their miracle happen. There are people that don't have enough to eat, or people that are cold. You can go out and say hello to these people. You can take an old blanket out of the closet and say "Here!", you can make them a sandwich and say "Oh, by the way, here!" I... I get it now! And if you... if you give, then it can happen, then the miracle can happen to you! It's not just the poor and the hungry, it's everybody's who's gotta have this miracle! And it can happen tonight for all of you! If you believe in this spirit thing, the miracle will happen and then you'll want it to happen again tomorrow. You won't be one of these bastards who says "Christmas is once a year and it's a fraud", it's NOT! It can happen every day, you've just got to want that feeling. And if you like it and you want it, you'll get greedy for it! You'll want it every day of your life and it can happen to you! I believe in it now! I believe it's going to happen to me now! I'm ready for it! And it's great. It's a good feeling, it's really better than I've felt in a long time. I, I, I'm ready. Have a Merry Christmas, everybody. [Calvin steps forward] Frank Cross: Did I forget something, big man? Calvin Cooley: [nods, speaks his first words in five years] God bless us, everyone. See more » |