The Stingiest Man in Town
“Meet Scrooge...”
Synopsis
An animated adaptation of A Christmas Carol from Arthur Rankin Jr. and Jules Bass -- the duo behind some of the most enduring Christmas specials ever (including Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer). Reinvented as a 49-minute musical, this charming cartoon stars the voice of Walter Matthau as the bedeviled Scrooge and Tom Bosley as the Jiminy Cricket-type narrator, B. Humbug, Esq. It features animation by Japanese studio Topcraft, known for their work on other Rankin/Bass films such as The Hobbit, The Flight of Dragons, and The Last Unicorn.
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Opening Carol from The Stingiest Man in Town
Type: Trailer • Published 2010-12-09
Top Cast
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Walter Matthau
Ebenezer Scrooge (voice)
Tom Bosley
B.A.H. Humbug (voice)
Theodore Bikel
Marley's Ghost (voice)
Robert Morse
Young Scrooge (voice)
Dennis Day
Nephew Fred (voice)
Paul Frees
Ghost of Christmas Past / Ghost of Christmas Present (voice)
Sonny Melendrez
Bob Cratchit (voice)
Debra Clinger
Martha Cratchit (voice)
Bobby Rolofson
Tiny Tim (voice)
Steffi Calli
Belinda Cratchit (voice)
Eric Hines
Peter Cratchit (voice)
Dee Stratton
Fred's Wife (voice)
Darlene Conley
Mrs. Cratchit (voice)
Shelby Flint
Belle (voice)
Diana Lee
(voice)
Charles Matthau
The Boy (voice)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Arthur Rankin Jr., Jules Bass
- Screenplay & Story
- Romeo Muller, Charles Dickens, Janice Torre
- Original Score
- Fred Spielman, Bernard Hoffer
- Original Title
- The Stingiest Man in Town
- Country of Origin
- Japan, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Rankin/Bass Productions, Topcraft
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Arthur Rankin Jr., Jules Bass
Romeo Muller, Charles Dickens, Janice Torre
Fred Spielman, Bernard Hoffer
Arthur Rankin Jr., Jules Bass
Department Leadership Roster
Arthur Rankin Jr.
Director
Jules Bass
Director
Romeo Muller
Writer
Arthur Rankin Jr.
Producer
Paul Coker Jr.
Production Design
Janice Torre
Writer
Jules Bass
Producer
Fred Spielman
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Stingiest Man in Town
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What is The Stingiest Man in Town about?
An animated adaptation of A Christmas Carol from Arthur Rankin Jr. and Jules Bass -- the duo behind some of the most enduring Christmas specials ever (including Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer). Reinvented as a 49-minute musical, this charming cartoon stars the voice of Walter Matthau as the bedeviled Scrooge and Tom Bosley as the Jiminy Cricket-type narrator, B. Humbug, Esq. It features animation by Japanese studio Topcraft, known for their work on other Rankin/Bass films such as The Hobbit, The Flight of Dragons, and The Last Unicorn.
Who directed The Stingiest Man in Town?
The Stingiest Man in Town was directed by Arthur Rankin Jr., Jules Bass.
Who stars in The Stingiest Man in Town?
The principal cast of The Stingiest Man in Town includes Walter Matthau, Tom Bosley, Theodore Bikel, Robert Morse, Dennis Day.
When was The Stingiest Man in Town released and how long is it?
The Stingiest Man in Town was released in 1978 with a total runtime of 50m.
Who composed the musical score for The Stingiest Man in Town?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Stingiest Man in Town was composed by Fred Spielman, Bernard Hoffer.
Is The Stingiest Man in Town based on a book or true story?
The Stingiest Man in Town is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Charles Dickens".