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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Release History & Theatrical Window
July 31, 1982
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jean Tych
- Screenplay & Story
- Alexander Buzo, Charles Dickens
- Original Score
- Neil Thurgate
- Original Title
- A Christmas Carol
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 13m
- Production Studios
- Burbank Animation Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jean Tych
Alexander Buzo, Charles Dickens
Neil Thurgate
Peter Siegl
George Stephenson, Eddy Graham, Tom Stacey
Department Leadership Roster
Peter Siegl
Editor
Neil Thurgate
Original Music Composer
Jean Tych
Director
Eddy Graham
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
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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 Jean Tych.
Who stars in A Christmas Carol?
The principal cast of A Christmas Carol includes Ron Haddrick, Robin Stewart, Barbara Frawley, Sean Hinton, Phillip Hinton.
When was A Christmas Carol released and how long is it?
A Christmas Carol was released in 1982 with a total runtime of 1h 13m.
Who composed the musical score for A Christmas Carol?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Christmas Carol was composed by Neil Thurgate.
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: AU: NR; DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.).