A Christmas Carol
“A new powerful presentation of the most loved ghost story of all time!”
Synopsis
Miser Ebenezer Scrooge is awakened on Christmas Eve by spirits who reveal to him his own miserable existence, what opportunities he wasted in his youth, his current cruelties, and the dire fate that awaits him if he does not change his ways. Scrooge is faced with his own story of growing bitterness and meanness, and must decide what his own future will hold: death or redemption.
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A Christmas Carol - Trailer (HD) (1984)
Type: Trailer • Published 2016-12-18
Top Cast
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George C. Scott
Ebenezer Scrooge
Roger Rees
Fred Holywell / Narrator
David Warner
Bob Cratchit
Susannah York
Mrs. Cratchit
Edward Woodward
Ghost of Christmas Present
Angela Pleasence
Ghost of Christmas Past
Michael Carter
Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come
Anthony Walters
Tiny Tim
Caroline Langrishe
Janet Holywell
Lucy Gutteridge
Belle
Nigel Davenport
Silas Scrooge
Mark Strickson
Young Scrooge
Joanne Whalley
Fan
Frank Finlay
Jacob Marley
Brian Pettifer
Ben
Peter Settelen
Belle's Husband
Daniel Chatto
William
Timothy Bateson
Mr. Fezziwig
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 3, 2008
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Clive Donner
- Screenplay & Story
- Roger O. Hirson
- Original Score
- Nick Bicât
- Original Title
- A Christmas Carol
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Production Studios
- Entertainment Partners Ltd.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Clive Donner
Roger O. Hirson, Charles Dickens
Nick Bicât
Tony Imi
Peter Tanner
Robert E. Fuisz, Alfred R. Kelman, William F. Storke
Department Leadership Roster
Clive Donner
Director
Evangeline Harrison
Costume Design
Roger O. Hirson
Screenplay
Peter Tanner
Editor
Tony Imi
Director of Photography
Nick Bicât
Original Music Composer
Alfred R. Kelman
Producer
William F. Storke
Producer
Roger Murray-Leach
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested.
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Christmas Carol
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What is A Christmas Carol about?
Miser Ebenezer Scrooge is awakened on Christmas Eve by spirits who reveal to him his own miserable existence, what opportunities he wasted in his youth, his current cruelties, and the dire fate that awaits him if he does not change his ways. Scrooge is faced with his own story of growing bitterness and meanness, and must decide what his own future will hold: death or redemption.
Who directed A Christmas Carol?
A Christmas Carol was directed by Clive Donner.
Who stars in A Christmas Carol?
The principal cast of A Christmas Carol includes George C. Scott, Roger Rees, David Warner, Susannah York, Edward Woodward.
When was A Christmas Carol released and how long is it?
A Christmas Carol was released in 1984 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
Who composed the musical score for A Christmas Carol?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Christmas Carol was composed by Nick Bicât.
Is A Christmas Carol based on a book or true story?
A Christmas Carol is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Charles Dickens".
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Christmas Carol?
A Christmas Carol holds official age classifications: CA: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.); DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).