A Christmas Carol (1984)
George C. Scott's Scrooge: the most commanding of the straight adaptations.
In Victorian London, the wealthy, cold-hearted Ebenezer Scrooge faces Marley's warning and the three spirits in a production filmed on location in Shrewsbury, England. Director Clive Donner had edited the 1951 version; this one matches it for atmosphere and adds Scott's volcanic performance. Many families rate it the finest Carol of all.
From the Film
The Facts
- Year
- 1984
- Director
- Clive Donner
- Runtime
- 100 minutes
- Genres
- Drama, Family, Fantasy, Classic
Cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| George C. Scott | Ebenezer Scrooge |
| Frank Finlay | Jacob Marley |
| David Warner | Bob Cratchit |
| Susannah York | Mrs. Cratchit |
| Edward Woodward | Ghost of Christmas Present |
| Roger Rees | Fred Holywell |
| Angela Pleasence | Ghost of Christmas Past |
Good to know: Directed by Clive Donner, who had been an editor on the 1951 Scrooge, it is considered one of the best adaptations of Dickens' novella.
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