A Christmas Carol
Synopsis
Loan shark Eddie 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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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Catherine Morshead
- Screenplay & Story
- Peter Bowker, Charles Dickens
- Original Score
- Simon Lacey
- Original Title
- A Christmas Carol
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
- Production Studios
- LWT
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Catherine Morshead
Peter Bowker, Charles Dickens
Simon Lacey
David Higgs
Nick McPhee
Joshua St Johnston
Department Leadership Roster
Catherine Morshead
Director
Peter Bowker
Writer
Nick McPhee
Editor
Joshua St Johnston
Producer
David Higgs
Director of Photography
Simon Lacey
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Christmas Carol
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What is A Christmas Carol about?
Loan shark Eddie 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 Catherine Morshead.
Who stars in A Christmas Carol?
The principal cast of A Christmas Carol includes Ross Kemp, Ray Fearon, Warren Mitchell, Michael Maloney, Claudie Blakley.
When was A Christmas Carol released and how long is it?
A Christmas Carol was released in 2000 with a total runtime of 1h 15m.
Who composed the musical score for A Christmas Carol?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Christmas Carol was composed by Simon Lacey.
Is A Christmas Carol based on a book or true story?
A Christmas Carol is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Charles Dickens".