A Christmas Carol
“Being a Ghost Story of Christmas”
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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BBC Count Dracula trailer (Christmas 1977)
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-12-10
Top Cast
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Michael Hordern
Ebenezer Scrooge
John Le Mesurier
Marley's Ghost
Bernard Lee
Ghost of Christmas Present
Patricia Quinn
Ghost of Christmas Past
Carol MacReady
Mrs. Cratchit
Zoë Wanamaker
Belle
Paul Copley
Fred (Scrooge's Nephew)
Christopher Biggins
Topper
John Salthouse
Young Scrooge
Veronica Doran
Caroline
Clive Merrison
Bob Cratchit
Stephen Churchett
John
Tricia George
Little Blonde
June Brown
Mrs. Dilber
Zelah Clarke
Martha Cratchit
John Grillo
Caroline's Husband
David Hatton
Undertaker's Man
John Ringham
Charity Gentleman
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Moira Armstrong
- Screenplay & Story
- Elaine Morgan, Charles Dickens
- Original Score
- Herbert Chappell
- Original Title
- A Christmas Carol
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 58m
- Production Studios
- BBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Moira Armstrong
Elaine Morgan, Charles Dickens
Herbert Chappell
Jonathan Powell
Department Leadership Roster
Moira Armstrong
Director
Elaine Morgan
Writer
Herbert Chappell
Original Music Composer
Barbara Kidd
Costume Design
Jonathan Powell
Producer
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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 Moira Armstrong.
Who stars in A Christmas Carol?
The principal cast of A Christmas Carol includes Michael Hordern, John Le Mesurier, Bernard Lee, Patricia Quinn, Carol MacReady.
When was A Christmas Carol released and how long is it?
A Christmas Carol was released in 1977 with a total runtime of 58m.
Who composed the musical score for A Christmas Carol?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Christmas Carol was composed by Herbert Chappell.
Is A Christmas Carol based on a book or true story?
A Christmas Carol is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Charles Dickens".