Scrooge
“What the Dickens have they done to Scrooge?”
Synopsis
A musical adaptation of Charles Dickens' classic ghost tale starring Albert Finney.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
SCROOGE | Official 50th Anniversary Trailer | Paramount MoviesOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-12-15
Top Cast
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Albert Finney
Ebenezer Scrooge
Alec Guinness
Jacob Marley's Ghost
Edith Evans
Ghost of Christmas Past
Kenneth More
Ghost of Christmas Present
Laurence Naismith
Mr. Fezziwig
Michael Medwin
Nephew Fred
David Collings
Bob Cratchit
Anton Rodgers
Tom Jenkins
Suzanne Neve
Isabel Fezziwig
Frances Cuka
Ethel Cratchit
Derek Francis
1st Gentleman of Charity
Gordon Jackson
Tom - Friend of Harry's
Roy Kinnear
2nd Gentleman of Charity
Mary Peach
Fred's Wife
Paddy Stone
Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come
Kay Walsh
Mrs. Fezziwig
Geoffrey Bayldon
Pringle - Toyshop Owner
Helena Gloag
2nd Woman Debtor
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 5, 1970
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$6M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1.2x
+$1M net gain
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ronald Neame
- Screenplay & Story
- Leslie Bricusse
- Original Score
- Leslie Bricusse
- Original Title
- Scrooge
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 54m
- Production Budget
- $5M
- Worldwide Gross
- $6M
- Production Studios
- Cinema Center Films, Waterbury Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ronald Neame
Leslie Bricusse, Charles Dickens
Leslie Bricusse
Oswald Morris
Peter Weatherley
Robert H. Solo, Leslie Bricusse
Department Leadership Roster
Ronald Neame
Director
Leslie Bricusse
Screenplay
Robert H. Solo
Producer
Oswald Morris
Director of Photography
Peter Weatherley
Editor
Terence Marsh
Production Design
Leslie Bricusse
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Scrooge
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Scrooge about?
A musical adaptation of Charles Dickens' classic ghost tale starring Albert Finney.
Who directed Scrooge?
Scrooge was directed by Ronald Neame.
Who stars in Scrooge?
The principal cast of Scrooge includes Albert Finney, Alec Guinness, Edith Evans, Kenneth More, Laurence Naismith.
When was Scrooge released and how long is it?
Scrooge was released in 1970 with a total runtime of 1h 54m.
What was the box office and production budget of Scrooge?
Scrooge had a reported production budget of $5M and grossed $6M at the worldwide box office (1.2 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
Who composed the musical score for Scrooge?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Scrooge was composed by Leslie Bricusse.
Is Scrooge based on a book or true story?
Scrooge is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Charles Dickens".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Scrooge?
Scrooge holds official age classifications: GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).