A Christmas Carol
“One of the most beloved and retold of all Christmas stories.”
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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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ralph Levy
- Screenplay & Story
- Maxwell Anderson, Charles Dickens
- Original Title
- A Christmas Carol
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- Desilu Productions, CBS Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ralph Levy
Maxwell Anderson, Charles Dickens
Department Leadership Roster
Ralph Levy
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Christmas Carol
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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 Ralph Levy.
Who stars in A Christmas Carol?
The principal cast of A Christmas Carol includes William Lundigan, Mary Costa, Fredric March, Basil Rathbone, Bob Sweeney.
When was A Christmas Carol released and how long is it?
A Christmas Carol was released in 1954 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.
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: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).