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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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| 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 | |
| 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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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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Performed by Saskia Reeves, Tom Towndrow, Zoe Timmins, Tabitha Francis and Barnaby Francis
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In the novella, and in other movie versions; during his conversation with Marley's ghost, Scrooge says that the apparition may be "More of gravy than of grave!" and refers to "a bit of undigested beef." In this version Scrooge specifically states "British beef." Which was probably a sarcastic, satirical reference to the Mad Cow Disease scandal involving infected British beef which took place around the time of the making of the movie. See more »Goofs
When Scrooge is with the ghosts, they walk through walls but over and on the furniture. 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 »Soundtracks
We've All Been Having a GoPerformed by Saskia Reeves, Tom Towndrow, Zoe Timmins, Tabitha Francis and Barnaby Francis
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Patrick Stewart and the supporting cast were absolutely incredible. I just wish I could view this movie in a widescreen format. It was absolutely gorgeous to look at. The Ghost of Christmas Past was my favorite segment of the movie. It was enchanting. I give this movie a very high recommendation.