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A Christmas Carol

  • TV Movie
  • 19991999
  • TV-PGTV-PG
  • 1h 35m
IMDb RATING
7.4/10
9.5K
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Patrick Stewart and Ben Tibber in A Christmas Carol (1999)
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  • Drama
  • Fantasy
An old bitter miser who makes excuses for his uncaring nature learns real compassion when three ghosts visit him on Christmas Eve.An old bitter miser who makes excuses for his uncaring nature learns real compassion when three ghosts visit him on Christmas Eve.An old bitter miser who makes excuses for his uncaring nature learns real compassion when three ghosts visit him on Christmas Eve.
IMDb RATING
7.4/10
9.5K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • David Hugh Jones
  • Writers
    • Peter Barnes(written for television by)
    • Charles Dickens(novel)
  • Stars
    • Patrick Stewart
    • Richard E. Grant
    • Joel Grey
Top credits
  • Director
    • David Hugh Jones
  • Writers
    • Peter Barnes(written for television by)
    • Charles Dickens(novel)
  • Stars
    • Patrick Stewart
    • Richard E. Grant
    • Joel Grey
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 114User reviews
    • 22Critic reviews
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    • Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy
      • 5 nominations total

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    Richard E. Grant, Patrick Stewart, Saskia Reeves, and Ben Tibber in A Christmas Carol (1999)
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    Patrick Stewart
    Patrick Stewart
    • Mr. Ebenezer Scroogeas Mr. Ebenezer Scrooge
    Richard E. Grant
    Richard E. Grant
    • Bob Cratchitas Bob Cratchit
    Joel Grey
    Joel Grey
    • The Ghost of Christmas Pastas The Ghost of Christmas Past
    Ian McNeice
    Ian McNeice
    • Mr. Albert Fezziwigas Mr. Albert Fezziwig
    Saskia Reeves
    Saskia Reeves
    • Mrs. Cratchitas Mrs. Cratchit
    Desmond Barrit
    Desmond Barrit
    • The Ghost of Christmas Presentas The Ghost of Christmas Present
    Bernard Lloyd
    Bernard Lloyd
    • Marley's Ghostas Marley's Ghost
    Dominic West
    Dominic West
    • Fred (Scrooge's nephew)as Fred (Scrooge's nephew)
    Trevor Peacock
    Trevor Peacock
    • Old Joeas Old Joe
    Liz Smith
    Liz Smith
    • Mrs. Dilberas Mrs. Dilber
    Elizabeth Spriggs
    Elizabeth Spriggs
    • Mrs. Riggsas Mrs. Riggs
    Kenny Doughty
    Kenny Doughty
    • Young Scroogeas Young Scrooge
    Laura Fraser
    Laura Fraser
    • Belleas Belle
    Celia Imrie
    Celia Imrie
    • Mrs. Bennettas Mrs. Bennett
    John Franklyn-Robbins
    John Franklyn-Robbins
    • Crumpas Crump
    Roger Frost
    Roger Frost
    • Clergymanas Clergyman
    Edward Petherbridge
    Edward Petherbridge
    • Fosteras Foster
    Jeremy Swift
    Jeremy Swift
    • Williamsas Williams
    • Director
      • David Hugh Jones
    • Writers
      • Peter Barnes(written for television by)
      • Charles Dickens(novel)
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    • Trivia
      During the 1990s, Sir Patrick Stewart wrote and starred in a one-man play based on A Christmas Carol, performing it in various places in the United States and the United Kingdom. He performed it again for the survivors and victim's families of 9/11, and again in 2005. In the play, he performed over forty different characters.
    • Goofs
      At the end of Scrooge's visit to the Cratchit's during Christmas Present, Tiny Tim starts singing "Silent Night" which is then taken up by others in various scenes. Originally a German-language hymn written in Austria, it was not translated into English until 1863, a full 20 years after Dickens wrote "A Christmas Carol".
    • Quotes

      Mr. Ebenezer Scrooge: Is there no chance that boy will be spared?

      The Ghost of Christmas Present: Not if the future remains unaltered. But so what if he dies? If he's going to do it he'd better do it quick and decrease the surplus population. If you be a man in your heart forbear that wicked cant until you've discovered what the surplus really is and where it is. Will you decided what men shall live, what men shall die? It may be that in the sight of Heaven you are more worthless and less fit to live than millions, like this poor man's child. Oh God, to hear the insect on the leaf pronouncing there is too much life among his hungry brothers in the dust!

    • 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.
    • Connections
      Featured in 25 Most Heartwarming Holiday TV Moments (2011)
    • Soundtracks
      Good King Wenceslas
      (uncredited)
      Traditional tune
      English lyrics by John M. Neale and Thomas Helmore

    User reviews114

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    Top review
    10/10
    Instant classic!
    This is the timeless Dickens story...splendidly told! The cast is uniformly excellent, even down to the smaller roles that may only offer an actor a scene or two. But it is Patrick Stewart's show ALL THE WAY! Not only does he dominate every scene he is in by his sheer presence, but his interpretation of the character of Ebenezer Scrooge lends depth and believability to the old miser and his complete transformation, where others have veered toward caricature. The music, the costumes, the sets -- all are of first quality. Highly recommended!
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • December 5, 1999 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • TNT
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Cuento de Navidad
    • Filming locations
      • Kirby Hall, Corby, Northamptonshire, England, UK
    • Production companies
      • TNT
      • Hallmark Entertainment
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 35 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby SR
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1
      • 4:3

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