A Christmas Carol
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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Alastair Sim
Scrooge (voice)
Michael Redgrave
Narrator (voice)
Diana Quick
Ghost of Christmas Past (voice)
Joan Sims
Mrs. Cratchit (voice)
Michael Hordern
Marley's Ghost (voice)
Paul Whitsun-Jones
Fezziwig (voice)
David Tate
Scrooge's Nephew/ Charity Man (voice)
Felix Felton
Ghost of Christmas Present (voice)
Annie West
Belle (voice)
Melvyn Hayes
Bob Cratchit (voice)
Mary Ellen Ray
Mrs. Dilber (voice)
Alexander Williams
Tiny Tim (voice)
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 21, 1971
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard Williams
- Screenplay & Story
- Charles Dickens, Abe Levitow, Hal Ambro, George Nicholas
- Original Score
- Tristram Cary
- Original Title
- A Christmas Carol
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, United Kingdom, Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 25m
- Production Studios
- Richard Williams Studio, ABC, Chuck Jones Enterprises, Studio Film Laboratories Ltd.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard Williams
Charles Dickens, Abe Levitow, Hal Ambro, George Nicholas
Tristram Cary
Ben Rayner, Michael Crane
Richard Williams, Chuck Jones
Department Leadership Roster
Richard Williams
Producer
Richard Williams
Director
Ben Rayner
Editor
Michael Crane
Editor
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 Richard Williams.
Who stars in A Christmas Carol?
The principal cast of A Christmas Carol includes Alastair Sim, Michael Redgrave, Diana Quick, Joan Sims, Michael Hordern.
When was A Christmas Carol released and how long is it?
A Christmas Carol was released in 1971 with a total runtime of 25m.
Who composed the musical score for A Christmas Carol?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Christmas Carol was composed by Tristram Cary.
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.).