A Christmas Carol
Synopsis
Based on Charles Dickens’s own performance adaptation, Simon Callow and director-designer Tom Cairns have created a one-man theatrical extravaganza of festive storytelling that is both heart-warming and deeply moving.
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- Director
- Tom Cairns
- Screenplay & Story
- Simon Callow, Tom Cairns
- Original Title
- A Christmas Carol
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 12m
- Production Studios
- BBC Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tom Cairns
Simon Callow, Tom Cairns
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Simon Callow
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Tom Cairns
Director
Tom Cairns
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
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What is A Christmas Carol about?
Based on Charles Dickens’s own performance adaptation, Simon Callow and director-designer Tom Cairns have created a one-man theatrical extravaganza of festive storytelling that is both heart-warming and deeply moving.
Who directed A Christmas Carol?
A Christmas Carol was directed by Tom Cairns.
Who stars in A Christmas Carol?
The principal cast of A Christmas Carol includes Simon Callow.
When was A Christmas Carol released and how long is it?
A Christmas Carol was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 1h 12m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Christmas Carol?
A Christmas Carol holds official age classifications: GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.).