An old bitter miser who makes excuses for his uncaring nature learns real compassion when three ghosts visit him on Christmas Eve.
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Title: A Christmas Carol (TV Movie 1999)
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Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
| Patrick Stewart | ... | Mr. Ebenezer Scrooge | |
| Richard E. Grant | ... | Bob Cratchit | |
| Joel Grey | ... | The Ghost of Christmas Past | |
| Ian McNeice | ... | Mr. Albert Fezziwig | |
| Saskia Reeves | ... | Mrs. Cratchit | |
| Desmond Barrit | ... | The Ghost of Christmas Present | |
| Bernard Lloyd | ... | Marley's Ghost | |
| Dominic West | ... | Fred (Scrooge's nephew) | |
| Trevor Peacock | ... | Old Joe | |
| Liz Smith | ... | Mrs. Dilber | |
| Elizabeth Spriggs | ... | Mrs. Riggs | |
| Kenny Doughty | ... | Young Scrooge | |
| Laura Fraser | ... | Belle | |
| Celia Imrie | ... | Mrs. Bennett | |
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John Franklyn-Robbins | ... | Crump |
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In 1840s London, Ebenezer Scrooge is a mean-spirited businessman who receives his terrifying comeuppance. One Christmas Eve, he is visited by the ghost of Jacob Marley, his dead business partner. Marley foretells that Scrooge will be visited by three spirits, each of whom will attempt to show Scrooge the error of his ways. Will Scrooge reform his ways in time to celebrate Christmas? Written by Mike Konczewski
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In just one night, he has seen his past, his present, and his future... and they've all come back to haunt him.Parents Guide:
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5 December 1999 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
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Clergyman: A man that is born of woman hath but a short time to live and is full of misery. He cometh up and is cut down like a flower.
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Jacob Marley was born in 1783 and died on December 24, 1836. See more »Goofs
In the snow scenes outside Scrooge's old school, swifts are heard but these migratory birds arrive in May and leave in August. See more »Quotes
[first lines]Clergyman: A man that is born of woman hath but a short time to live and is full of misery. He cometh up and is cut down like a flower.
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Alternate Versions
A letterboxed version formatted for HDTV is currently (2007) being shown on Turner Network Television. This version is cropped (the top and bottom are cut off). The picture was not made in widescreen and was not shown that way originally. The DVD is also made in fullscreen, not letterboxed or anamorphically enhanced. See more »Contribute to This Page
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Patrick Stewart demonstrates once again his versatility on screen in this telling of Charles Dickens' classic story. Though most of us(if not all of us) have seen other adaptations in the past or read the story,and know already what to expect,Stewart manages to capture pure magic with his stunningly awesome portrayal of main character Ebenezer Scrooge,and it is definitely worth a look. Special effects add a nice little touch,but it is Stewart's interaction with the 'ghosts' and characters Bob Cratchit among others that really steal the show. A highly recommended film that nobody should miss.....especially during Christmas time!
***1/2 out of ****