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A Christmas Carol
🎬 Movie

A Christmas Carol

1984 · 101 min Drama Fantasy TV Movie Family
7.5 / 10 · TMDB

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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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

The film doesn't rush. It trusts the viewer — gives time to inhabit the characters, understand what's really happening. Direction here serves the actors rather than overwhelming them.

This film doesn't entertain — it speaks. If you're ready for that, it'll leave a mark. If not — it'll seem slow.

A good choice for those who value subtle direction and honest performance.

Director: Clive Donner

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: Unhurried, on a weekday evening. Put down the phone, let the film work.

🎭 Cast

George C. Scott

George C. Scott

Ebenezer Scrooge

Roger Rees

Roger Rees

Fred Holywell / Narrator

David Warner

David Warner

Bob Cratchit

Susannah York

Susannah York

Mrs. Cratchit

Edward Woodward

Edward Woodward

Ghost of Christmas Present

Angela Pleasence

Angela Pleasence

Ghost of Christmas Past

Michael Carter

Michael Carter

Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come

Anthony Walters

Anthony Walters

Tiny Tim

Caroline Langrishe

Caroline Langrishe

Janet Holywell

Lucy Gutteridge

Lucy Gutteridge

Belle

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