The Ghosts of Dickens' Past
“The untold story of a simple act of charity”
Synopsis
In the 19th century, young Charles Dickens is a promising young writer who is obsessed with material success in his career. His misguided priorities are soon challenged when he encounters a mysterious little girl. That girl takes Dickens on a strange and moving journey in which he is shown the future he could have if he doesn't change his ways and, more importantly, he is shown a better purpose for his writing as a way of speaking for the oppressed who need his help. It is these events and lessons that would inspire Dickens to write an extraordinary Christmas tale that would become his greatest work, A Christmas Carol.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bruce Neibaur
- Screenplay & Story
- Patricia Lavoie
- Original Score
- Kurt Bestor
- Original Title
- The Ghosts of Dickens' Past
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- Unknown
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bruce Neibaur
Patricia Lavoie
Kurt Bestor
Department Leadership Roster
Patricia Lavoie
Writer
Bruce Neibaur
Director
Kurt Bestor
Original Music Composer
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What is The Ghosts of Dickens' Past about?
In the 19th century, young Charles Dickens is a promising young writer who is obsessed with material success in his career. His misguided priorities are soon challenged when he encounters a mysterious little girl. That girl takes Dickens on a strange and moving journey in which he is shown the future he could have if he doesn't change his ways and, more importantly, he is shown a better purpose for his writing as a way of speaking for the oppressed who need his help. It is these events and lessons that would inspire Dickens to write an extraordinary Christmas tale that would become his greatest work, A Christmas Carol.
Who directed The Ghosts of Dickens' Past?
The Ghosts of Dickens' Past was directed by Bruce Neibaur.
Who stars in The Ghosts of Dickens' Past?
The principal cast of The Ghosts of Dickens' Past includes Christopher Heyerdahl, Jennifer Bertram, Tony Calabretta, Jason Cavalier.
When was The Ghosts of Dickens' Past released and how long is it?
The Ghosts of Dickens' Past was released in 1998 with a total runtime of Unknown.
Who composed the musical score for The Ghosts of Dickens' Past?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Ghosts of Dickens' Past was composed by Kurt Bestor.