An American Christmas Carol
In Depression-era New England, a miserly businessman named Benedict Slade receives a long-overdue attitude adjustment one Christmas Eve when he is visited by three ghostly figures who resemble three of the people whose possessions Slade had seized to collect on unpaid loans. Assuming the roles of the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Future from Charles Dickens' classic story, the three apparitions force Slade to face the consequences of his skinflint ways, and he becomes a caring, generous, amiable man.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1979 |
| Country | Canada, United States of America |
| Genre | Drama, Family, TV Movie, Fantasy |
| Director | Eric Till |
| Runtime | 98 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 6.2/10 (38 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
This TV movie constructs Dickens' timeless tale on a new historical foundation, using the Great Depression to sharpen the contrast between poverty and greed. Director Eric Till relies on a potent performance by Henry Winkler, who credibly charts his character's transformation from a hardened miser to a redeemed man.
Those who tire of cynical holiday fare will find a comforting, traditional parable about second chances. What lingers after the credits is a genuine warmth and the quiet conviction that redemption is always possible. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Eric Till
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Best viewed on a chilly December evening with family, wrapped in a blanket.
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