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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| 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:
A Christmas Carol - Die Nacht vor Weihnachten See more »Company Credits
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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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English lyrics by John M. Neale
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Ben Tibber would later reprise his role as Tiny Tim Cratchit in A Christmas Carol (2000). See more »Goofs
When Scrooge is back visiting his apprenticeship Christmas party, a sideways view of the musician playing the large serpentine wind instrument shows a large black mouthpiece hovering in front of his mouth, whereas moments earlier, from the front, it was a real gray trumpet-like mouthpiece actually attached to the instrument. 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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Patrick Stewart brings Ebenezer Scrooge to life in this wonderful production. As he moves from the embittered character which we are first presented with, through the intense emotions of a man reformed by the Christmas spirit, we are both astounded and captivated by the depth of Scrooge's character. A pleasure to watch.