Ms. Scrooge
“Let's just say she didn't make Santa's 'nice' list.”
Synopsis
Television movie updating Charles Dickens' story, "A Christmas Carol." Businesswoman Ebenita Scrooge treats her employees and customers poorly. She has no time for Christmas or the holiday spirit. On Christmas Eve, she is visited by the ghost of her dead partner Maude Marley and then by other spirits who remind her of her happy past and chronicle the bitterness and greed that have taken over her life. At last, she is shown her own death and funeral. No one is there to mourn her. This revelation shocks her into opening her heart and her checkbook.
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Cicely Tyson
Ms. Ebenita Scrooge
Katherine Helmond
Maude Marley
Michael Beach
Reverend Luke
John Bourgeois
Bob Cratchit
Rae'Ven Larrymore Kelly
Young Ebenita
Karen Glave
Teenage Ebenita
Ken James
Sam Catherwood
Arsinée Khanjian
Libba Cratchit
William Greenblatt
Tiny Tim
Michael J. Reynolds
Ghost of Christmas Past
Shaun Austin-Olsen
Spirit Present
Julian Richings
Christmas Yet to Come
Natasha Greenblatt
Sis Cratchit
Allegra Fulton
Marie
Michelle Moffett
Clara
David Felton
Marty Cratchit
Sandi Ross
Edna
Derwin Jordan
Steve
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 10, 1997
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Korty
- Screenplay & Story
- John McGreevey
- Original Score
- David Shire
- Original Title
- Ms. Scrooge
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Production Studios
- Power Pictures, Wilshire Court Productions, USA Network
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Korty
John McGreevey, Charles Dickens
David Shire
Elemér Ragályi
Louise Innes
Julian Marks, Arturs Rusis
Department Leadership Roster
John Korty
Director
John McGreevey
Screenplay
Julian Marks
Producer
Arturs Rusis
Producer
Louise Innes
Editor
John Stoneham Jr.
Stunt Coordinator
Elemér Ragályi
Director of Photography
David Shire
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
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ms. Scrooge
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Ms. Scrooge about?
Television movie updating Charles Dickens' story, "A Christmas Carol." Businesswoman Ebenita Scrooge treats her employees and customers poorly. She has no time for Christmas or the holiday spirit. On Christmas Eve, she is visited by the ghost of her dead partner Maude Marley and then by other spirits who remind her of her happy past and chronicle the bitterness and greed that have taken over her life. At last, she is shown her own death and funeral. No one is there to mourn her. This revelation shocks her into opening her heart and her checkbook.
Who directed Ms. Scrooge?
Ms. Scrooge was directed by John Korty.
Who stars in Ms. Scrooge?
The principal cast of Ms. Scrooge includes Cicely Tyson, Katherine Helmond, Michael Beach, John Bourgeois, Rae'Ven Larrymore Kelly.
When was Ms. Scrooge released and how long is it?
Ms. Scrooge was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
Who composed the musical score for Ms. Scrooge?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Ms. Scrooge was composed by David Shire.
Is Ms. Scrooge based on a book or true story?
Ms. Scrooge is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Charles Dickens".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Ms. Scrooge?
Ms. Scrooge holds official age classifications: US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).