A Christmas Carol
“One of the best-loved holiday stories of all time.”
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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A Christmas Carol (1997) Trailer (VHS Capture)
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-08-26
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Tim Curry
Ebenezer Scrooge (voice)
Whoopi Goldberg
Spirit of Christmas Present (voice)
Michael York
Bob Cratchit (voice)
Ed Asner
Marley (voice)
Frank Welker
Debit (voice)
Kath Soucie
Ghost of Christmas Past / Mrs. Cratchit / Fan (voice)
Jodi Benson
Belle (voice)
John Garry
(voice)
Amick Byram
(voice)
Ian Whitcomb
(voice)
Joe Lala
(voice)
David Wagner
(voice)
Bettina Bush
(voice)
Jerry Houser
(voice)
Sam Saletta
Boy Scrooge / Young Boy Who Buys Turkey (voice)
Alan Shearman
Additional Characters (voice)
Jarrad Kritzstein
Tiny Tim (voice)
Cathy Riso
(voice)
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 4, 1997
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Stan Phillips
- Screenplay & Story
- Charles Dickens, Jymn Magon
- Original Score
- John Campbell
- Original Title
- A Christmas Carol
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 12m
- Production Studios
- DiC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Stan Phillips
Charles Dickens, Jymn Magon
John Campbell
Darren Laberee
Blair Peters, Michael Maliani, Andy Heyward, Stan Phillips, Robby London
Department Leadership Roster
Blair Peters
Producer
Stan Phillips
Director
Darren Laberee
Editor
Stan Phillips
Producer
Chris Bartleman
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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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 Stan Phillips.
Who stars in A Christmas Carol?
The principal cast of A Christmas Carol includes Tim Curry, Whoopi Goldberg, Michael York, Ed Asner, Frank Welker.
When was A Christmas Carol released and how long is it?
A Christmas Carol was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 1h 12m.
Who composed the musical score for A Christmas Carol?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Christmas Carol was composed by John Campbell.
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: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).