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Carol for Another Christmas

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Three ghosts visit a bitter man (Sterling Hayden) who has never recovered from losing his son during World War II.
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Patrick McDonald HollywoodChicago.com 12/10/2023
3.5/5
This is talky and a bit draggy, but the issues it expounds upon proves that everything old is new again. And main the performances of Ghosts Past/Present/Future ... Steve Lawrence, Pat Hingle and Robert Shaw ... are magnificent. Pat & Ken At the Holidays! Go to Full Review
Dennis Schwartz Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews 12/23/2014
B
This is TV at its creative best. Go to Full Review
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Terry J Dec 23 Even though the movie was, as others have said, a bit talky and some scenes felt like they went on too long, it spoke so eloquently about the human existence and was a reminder of how things don't change; only the years change. A movie made in 1964 is beyond relevant in 2025. Will we ever learn from our past mistakes? So far, it doesn't appear that we will. Rod Serling was an amazing writing and the dialogue is truly phenomenal. It is hard to watch and listen to at times, yet it is compelling as it tells a story that is full of truth and hard realities. See more Michael E Dec 22 I can understand why critics in 1964 might have thought of this as a bit much. Unfortunately, it is much more relevant and believable in 2025!! The threat of nuclear war, inequality and world hunger, displaced persons, social division, isolation, and hatred, the appeal of fascism (Peter Sellers' ME/MAGA hat!!), environmental destruction--it becomes alarming to realize that all of these have remained unsolved and indeed worsened since then. Rod Serling was being prophetic. The acting, by the way, was outstanding. Watch it and think about it. Time is running out. See more Kalissa H. @kali_416 Dec 21 Still relevant today. Amazing writing. Can tell Rod Serling wrote it. The Hiroshima scene was very sad. See more Patricia C Dec 10 In 2025 the message of this film is even more imperative. First saw it in 1964 and never forgot it, mentally referred to it through Vietnam, Iraq, Afghanistan, and all the ‘little’ insurrections that do not quite grab the attention of Americans. - of people world wide, really. When will we ever learn? In today’s dysfunctional environment, it seems more hopeless than ever - except! Except there is a core of citizens worldwide who are ethically, morally, passionately, sanely committed to make the world a better, more peaceful place. Optimism prevails. THIS film should be a must see every Christmas season as a reminder. See more Bill F. @BillFitz7 Aug 16 A very apt tale for today See more C H 12/06/2024 The first time I saw this was during the 45th President's time in office, and the "Imperial Me" as played by Peter Sellers gave me chills. It's becoming even more prescient now. I watch this, hear people saying, "It can't possibly happen", and fear I'm watching it happening as we speak. See more Read all reviews
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Synopsis Three ghosts visit a bitter man (Sterling Hayden) who has never recovered from losing his son during World War II.
Director
Joseph L. Mankiewicz
Producer
Joseph L. Mankiewicz
Screenwriter
Rod Serling
Production Co
American Broadcasting Company (ABC), Xerox Corporation, Telsun Foundation
Rating
TV-G
Genre
Holiday, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Dec 22, 2020
Runtime
1h 24m
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