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Ebenezer Scrooge (Albert Finney) is the definition of a miser. He is rich, but completely stingy with his money, and he exploits the good nature of his employee Bob Cratchit (David Collings). On Christmas Eve, however, Scrooge is in store for a rude awakening when he is visited by the ghost of his old business partner, Jacob Marley (Alec Guinness), who informs him that he is going to be visited by three ghosts, including the Ghosts of Christmas Past (Edith Evans) and Present (Kenneth More).
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Variety Staff Variety 10/18/2008
Finney's performance as cold-hearted Scrooge is a professional high-water mark. Go to Full Review Tom Milne Time Out 06/24/2006
A misbegotten musical adaptation of Dickens' much too perennial tale. Go to Full Review Vincent Canby New York Times 05/09/2005
3/5
Even Scrooge's fingernails are dirty, and while I don't think that Dickens intended to equate greed with unwashed hands, he probably would not have objected. Go to Full Review Eddie Harrison film-authority.com 03/14/2021
3/5
...(the) ability to see beyond what's good for ones-self is what makes Scrooge a classic Christmas movie... Go to Full Review Richard R. Harmetz Los Angeles Free Press 01/13/2020
If Charles Dickens were alive today, he would wish he had written Scrooge instead of A Christmas Carol. Go to Full Review Tony Sloman Radio Times 11/19/2019
2/5
An overly made-up Albert Finney stars in this adaptation of the Dickens tale and gives the impression he'd be happier somewhere other than on the palpably phoney Shepperton sets. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Jay W Dec 27 Alec Guinness getting practice as a Ghost: I love "A Christmas Carol". It is a story that I never get tired of. Every film adaptation of Dicken's classic keeps an element of the magic and brings something new to the table. This one has the best music of any of the versions. "I Like Life" and "Thank you Very Much" are two great songs. Like any adaptation, there are some changes made in the delivery. This one is missing some quality material but likewise adds powerful scenes. As a musical, some emotional beats are dialed up, and there are times where that extra amount goes a long way. The addition that the Ghost of Christmas Future has is interesting, but Christmas Present is missing some big parts. This is another great version of the classic to add to the rotation every year. See more Beb E @Bebeto1 Dec 21 Great movie. Great acting, Great songs ! Triple G score. See more Will J @Will_Films_Real Dec 2 The greatest adaptation of A Christmas Carol of all time! The greatest Christmas movie of all time! The greatest musical of all time! See more Owen G Dec 2 I originally watched this movie on the big screen and fell in love. While never a big fan of musicals, the songs in this film drew me in and took me along on an emotional rollercoaster ride until the end where my heart lept for joy along with the conversion of ol Scrooge himself. To this day, as the year drags me down, I'll watch this movie in October or November and be left with the holiday spirit. See more Rosemary F 12/31/2024 This is the best movie version of a Christmas Carol there is! A masterpiece and a must see! See more Doug D @dougduse 12/29/2024 My favorite version of the Christmas classic! Albert Finney does a masterful job portraying Scrooge and Kenneth More is wonderful as the ghost of Christmas present. If you haven’t seen this version, do yourself a favor and see it! See more Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Ronald Neame

Director

Albert Finney

Ebenezer Scrooge

Alec Guinness

Jacob Marley's Ghost

Edith Evans

Ghost of Christmas Past

Kenneth More

Ghost of Christmas Present

Laurence Naismith

Mr. Fezziwig

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Synopsis Ebenezer Scrooge (Albert Finney) is the definition of a miser. He is rich, but completely stingy with his money, and he exploits the good nature of his employee Bob Cratchit (David Collings). On Christmas Eve, however, Scrooge is in store for a rude awakening when he is visited by the ghost of his old business partner, Jacob Marley (Alec Guinness), who informs him that he is going to be visited by three ghosts, including the Ghosts of Christmas Past (Edith Evans) and Present (Kenneth More).
Director
Ronald Neame
Screenwriter
Leslie Bricusse
Production Co
Cinema Center Films
Rating
G
Genre
Kids & Family, Holiday, Musical, Drama, Fantasy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Nov 5, 1970, Original
Release Date (Streaming)
Jan 16, 2018
Runtime
1h 54m
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