A Christmas Carol
“In just one night, he has seen his past, his present, and his future... and they've all come back to haunt him.”
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
Type: Trailer • Published 2007-10-24
Top Cast
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Patrick Stewart
Ebenezer Scrooge
Richard E. Grant
Bob Cratchit
Joel Grey
Ghost of Christmas Past
Ian McNeice
Albert Fezziwig
Saskia Reeves
Mrs. Cratchit
Desmond Barrit
Ghost of Christmas Present
Bernard Lloyd
Marley's Ghost
Dominic West
Fred
Trevor Peacock
Old Joe
Liz Smith
Mrs. Dilber
Elizabeth Spriggs
Mrs. Riggs
Kenny Doughty
Young Scrooge
Laura Fraser
Belle
Celia Imrie
Mrs. Bennett
John Franklyn-Robbins
Crump
Roger Frost
Clergyman
Edward Petherbridge
Foster
Jeremy Swift
Williams
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 27, 2000
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Hugh Jones
- Screenplay & Story
- Charles Dickens, Peter Barnes
- Original Score
- Stephen Warbeck
- Original Title
- A Christmas Carol
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Studios
- Hallmark Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Hugh Jones
Charles Dickens, Peter Barnes
Stephen Warbeck
Ian Wilson
David Martín
Patrick Stewart, Dyson Lovell, Wendy Neuss, Robert Halmi Sr.
Department Leadership Roster
David Hugh Jones
Director
Roger Hall
Production Design
Dyson Lovell
Producer
Stephen Warbeck
Original Music Composer
Charles Knode
Costume Design
David Martín
Editor
Ian Wilson
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Christmas Carol
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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 David Hugh Jones.
Who stars in A Christmas Carol?
The principal cast of A Christmas Carol includes Patrick Stewart, Richard E. Grant, Joel Grey, Ian McNeice, Saskia Reeves.
When was A Christmas Carol released and how long is it?
A Christmas Carol was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
Who composed the musical score for A Christmas Carol?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Christmas Carol was composed by Stephen Warbeck.
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: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).