A Christmas Carol (1984)
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- PG
- 1h 40min
- Drama, Family
- 17 Dec 1984 (USA)
- TV Movie
A bitter old miser who rationalizes his uncaring nature learns real compassion when three spirits visit him on Christmas Eve.
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Award:
- Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy.
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| George C. Scott | ... |
Ebenezer Scrooge
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| Frank Finlay | ... |
Jacob Marley
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| Angela Pleasence | ... |
Ghost of Christmas Past
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| Edward Woodward | ... |
Ghost of Christmas Present
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| Michael Carter | ... |
Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come
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| David Warner | ... |
Bob Cratchit
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| Susannah York | ... |
Mrs. Cratchit
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| Anthony Walters | ... |
Tiny Tim
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| Roger Rees | ... |
Fred Holywell / Narrator
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| Caroline Langrishe | ... |
Janet Holywell
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| Lucy Gutteridge | ... |
Belle
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| Nigel Davenport | ... |
Silas Scrooge
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| Mark Strickson | ... |
Young Scrooge
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| Joanne Whalley | ... |
Fan
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| Timothy Bateson | ... |
Mr. Fezziwig
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| Michael Gough | ... |
Mr. Poole
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| John Quarmby | ... |
Mr. Hacking
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| Peter Woodthorpe | ... |
Old Joe
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| Liz Smith | ... |
Mrs. Dilber
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| John Sharp | ... |
Tipton
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| Danny Davies | ... |
Forbush
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Derek Francis | ... |
Pemberton
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| Brian Pettifer | ... |
Ben
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| Catherine Hall | ... |
Meg
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| Peter Settelen | ... |
Belle's Husband
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Pat Rose | ... |
Mrs. Fezziwig
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| Joseph Blatchley | ... |
George
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Gavin Asher | ... |
Alfred
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Rebecca Burrill | ... |
Anne
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| Cathryn Harrison | ... |
Kate
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Daniel Chatto | ... |
William
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Tim Munro | ... |
Mr. Topper
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Alan Bodenham | ... |
Poulterer
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| Spencer Banks | ... |
Dick Wilkins
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Louise Gasser | ... |
Martha Cratchit
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Kieran Hughes | ... |
Peter Cratchit
(as Kieron Hughes)
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Sasha Wells | ... |
Belinda Cratchit
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Orlando Wells | ... |
Little Boy Cratchit
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Nancy Dodds | ... |
Little Girl Cratchit
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| Ian Giles | ... |
Boy Who Gets Turkey
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Directed by
| Clive Donner | ||
Written by
| Charles Dickens | ... | (novel) |
| Roger O. Hirson | ... | (screenplay) |
Produced by
| Robert E. Fuisz | ... | executive producer |
| Alfred R. Kelman | ... | producer |
| William F. Storke | ... | producer |
Music by
| Nick Bicât | ||
Cinematography by
| Tony Imi | ||
Editing by
| Peter Tanner | ||
Editorial Department
| Keith Mason | ... | second assistant editor |
| Kant Pan | ... | assistant editor |
Casting By
| Noel Davis | ||
| Jeremy Zimmermann | ||
Production Design by
| Roger Murray-Leach | ||
Art Direction by
| Peter Childs | ||
| Harry Cordwell | ||
Costume Design by
| Evangeline Harrison | ||
Makeup Department
| Christine Beveridge | ... | hair designer / makeup designer |
| Joan Hills | ... | makeup artist |
| Mark Nelson | ... | chief hairdresser |
| Neville Smallwood | ... | chief makeup artist |
Production Management
| Norman Foster | ... | production supervisor |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Peter Corbett | ... | third assistant director |
| Ian Hickinbotham | ... | second assistant director |
| Roger Simons | ... | assistant director |
| Gareth Tandy | ... | second assistant director |
Art Department
| Bruce Bigg | ... | property master |
| Diana Charnley | ... | assistant art director |
| Roy Evans | ... | construction manager |
| Brian Read | ... | production buyer |
Sound Department
| David Crozier | ... | sound recordist |
| Glenn Freemantle | ... | assistant sound editor |
| Graham V. Hartstone | ... | dubbing mixer |
| Nicolas Le Messurier | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Andrew Morris | ... | sound maintenance |
| Ian Munro | ... | boom operator |
| Jim Shields | ... | sound editor |
Special Effects by
| Martin Gutteridge | ... | special effects |
| Graham Longhurst | ... | special effects |
| Neil Corbould | ... | special effects technician (uncredited) |
Visual Effects by
| Alan Church | ... | optical cameraman (uncredited) |
| Roy Field | ... | optical effects supervisor (uncredited) |
| Charles Stoneham | ... | matte artist (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Graham Hall | ... | assistant camera |
| David James | ... | still photographer |
| Alan Jones | ... | focus operator |
| Steve Kitchen | ... | best boy |
| Tony White | ... | camera operator (as Anthony White) |
| Micky Wilson | ... | supervising electrician |
Casting Department
| Jeremy Zimmermann | ... | assistant casting director |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Judy Baxter | ... | wardrobe assistant |
| John Birkinshaw | ... | wardrobe assistant |
| Min Booth | ... | wardrobe assistant |
| Marguerite Smith | ... | assistant costume designer |
| Patrick Wheatley | ... | wardrobe supervisor |
Location Management
| Nigel Goldsack | ... | location manager |
Music Department
| Tony Britten | ... | conductor |
| Michael Connell | ... | music editor |
Script and Continuity Department
| Lissa Ruben | ... | continuity |
Additional Crew
| Eleanor Fazan | ... | choreographer |
| Carolyn Hall | ... | production accountant |
| Al Hix | ... | unit publicist |
| Kelly Howard-Garde | ... | production assistant |
| Nyla Lyon | ... | assistant to producers: U.S. |
| Nancy McGeorge | ... | assistant to producers: U.S. |
| Ian Munro | ... | beam operator |
| Olga Pogostin | ... | assistant to producers: U.K. |
| Michele Tandy | ... | assistant production accountant |
| Michael Culling | ... | animal supplier: horses (uncredited) |
| Bronco McLoughlin | ... | animal master: horses (uncredited) |
Production Companies
Distributors
- CBS (1984) (United States) (tv) (original airing)
- Enterprised (1984) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Fox Video (1999) (United States) (VHS)
- 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment (2001) (United States) (DVD)
- 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment (2002) (United States) (DVD)
- 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment (2002) (United States) (VHS)
- 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment (2003) (United States) (DVD)
- Channel 4 (2019) (United Kingdom) (tv)
- Film4 (2019) (United Kingdom) (tv)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- The Travel Company (travel arrangements)
- Hoffman Travel (travel arrangements)
- Samuelson Lighting (electrical equipment)
- Optical Film Effects (opticals)
- General Screen Enterprises (titles)
- Pinewood Studios (re-recorded at)
- Olympic Studios (music recorded at)
- Travenol Laboratories (copyright holder)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Made-for-television version of the Charles Dickens classic. Ebenezer Scrooge is a hard-nosed, single-minded businessman in Victorian London. He has no friends, has disowned his only living relative--his nephew Fred Holywell--and generally treats everyone he meets with extreme contempt. He hates Christmas, only cares about making money and only grudgingly gives his clerk Bob Cratchit the day off. However, he is taught the true meaning and spirit of Christmas by three ghosts who show him his own past and present--and what the future holds for him if he doesn't improve his behavior.
Written by Jason Ihle |
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| Taglines | Rediscover the Joy of Christmas Spirit! See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | This is probably the only version of 'A Christmas Carol' in which Scrooge wears dress pants with a dress shirt, vest, and smoking jacket instead of his nightshirt, slippers, and cap. Rumor has it that George C. Scott openly reeled at the very thought of portraying Scrooge under such conditions, especially in an English winter. In the book, Scrooge wears his shirt, pants, vest, dressing gown, and slippers. Scott's clothing is very close to the book. See more » |
| Goofs | Near the beginning of the movie, some children are sliding on some "ice" which ripples under their feet - it's actually some sort of plastic sheeting. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in The 37th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (1985). See more » |
| Soundtracks | God Bless Us Everyone See more » |
| Quotes |
Ebenezer Scrooge:
[on Tiny Tim]
Tell me, Spirit... Will he live? Ghost of Christmas Present: I see a vacant place at this table. I see a crutch without an owner, carefully preserved. If these shadows remain unaltered by the future, the child will die. Ebenezer Scrooge: No. Say he'll be spared. Ghost of Christmas Present: If these shadows remain unaltered by the future, none other of my species will find him here. But if he is to die, then let him die and decrease the surplus population. Ebenezer Scrooge: You use my own words against me? Ghost of Christmas Present: Yes. So perhaps, in the future, you will hold your tongue until you have discovered what the surplus population is and where it is. It may well be that, in the sight of Heaven, you are more worthless and less fit to live than millions like this poor man's child. See more » |