John Grin's Christmas
Synopsis
An adaptation of Dickens' "A Christmas Carol " with Robert Guillaume as John Grin, the Scrooge character. His son Kevin has a role as the Bob Cratchit character, with Geoffrey Holder and Ted Lange as two of the Ghosts.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 1, 1986
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Guillaume
- Screenplay & Story
- Charles Eric Johnson, Charles Dickens
- Original Score
- Dennis Dreith
- Original Title
- John Grin's Christmas
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Guillaume-Margo Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Guillaume
Charles Eric Johnson, Charles Dickens
Dennis Dreith
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Guillaume
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About John Grin's Christmas
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What is John Grin's Christmas about?
An adaptation of Dickens' "A Christmas Carol " with Robert Guillaume as John Grin, the Scrooge character. His son Kevin has a role as the Bob Cratchit character, with Geoffrey Holder and Ted Lange as two of the Ghosts.
Who directed John Grin's Christmas?
John Grin's Christmas was directed by Robert Guillaume.
Who stars in John Grin's Christmas?
The principal cast of John Grin's Christmas includes Robert Guillaume, Ted Lange, Geoffrey Holder, Roscoe Lee Browne, Alfonso Ribeiro.
When was John Grin's Christmas released and how long is it?
John Grin's Christmas was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 50m.
Who composed the musical score for John Grin's Christmas?
The original motion picture soundtrack for John Grin's Christmas was composed by Dennis Dreith.
Is John Grin's Christmas based on a book or true story?
John Grin's Christmas is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Charles Dickens".