A Christmas Carol
“The holiday heart-warmer as you've never seen - or heard - before!”
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:The Musical(Movie Trailer)
Type: Trailer • Published 2010-11-20
Top Cast
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Kelsey Grammer
Ebenezer Scrooge
Jesse L. Martin
Ghost of Christmas Present / Ticket Seller
Jane Krakowski
Ghost of Christmas Past / Streetlamp Lighter
Jason Alexander
Jacob Marley / Marley's Ghost
Jennifer Love Hewitt
Emily
Geraldine Chaplin
Ghost of Christmas Future / Blind Beggarwoman
Beth Curry
Panto Girl 2
Ruthie Henshall
Scrooge's Mother
Linzi Hateley
Mrs. Cratchit
Julian Ovenden
Fred Anderson
Brian Bedford
Mr. Fezziwig
Sheila Reid
Mrs. Mops
Alan Ruscoe
The Poulterer
Gus Corrado
Mr. Hawkins
Will Collyer
Caroller
Martyn Ellis
The Beadle
Jenny Galloway
Singer (uncredited)
Máté Haumann
(uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 8, 2005
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$17M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Arthur Allan Seidelman
- Screenplay & Story
- Alan Menken, Charles Dickens, Lynn Ahrens
- Original Score
- Michael Kosarin
- Original Title
- A Christmas Carol
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Production Budget
- $17M
- Production Studios
- Hallmark Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Arthur Allan Seidelman
Alan Menken, Charles Dickens, Lynn Ahrens
Michael Kosarin
Hanania Baer
Bert Glatstein
Robert Halmi Jr., Howard Ellis, Steven North, Robert Halmi Sr., Camille Grammer
Department Leadership Roster
Arthur Allan Seidelman
Director
Howard Ellis
Producer
Steven North
Producer
Helen P. Butler
Costume Design
Bert Glatstein
Editor
Lynn Ahrens
Writer
Keith Wilson
Production Design
Hanania Baer
Director of Photography
Jenõ Udvardi
Visual Effects Supervisor
Béla Unger
Stunt Coordinator
Michael Kosarin
Original Music Composer
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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 Arthur Allan Seidelman.
Who stars in A Christmas Carol?
The principal cast of A Christmas Carol includes Kelsey Grammer, Jesse L. Martin, Jane Krakowski, Jason Alexander, Jennifer Love Hewitt.
When was A Christmas Carol released and how long is it?
A Christmas Carol was released in 2004 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
Who composed the musical score for A Christmas Carol?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Christmas Carol was composed by Michael Kosarin.
Is A Christmas Carol based on a book or true story?
A Christmas Carol is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Charles Dickens".