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Movie poster: Carol for Another Christmas (1964)
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Carol for Another Christmas

1964 · 84 min TV Movie Drama Fantasy
5.8 / 10 · TMDB

Wealthy industrialist and fierce isolationist Daniel Grudge, long embittered by the loss of his son in World War II, is visited by three ghosts on Christmas Eve who lead him to reconsider his attitude toward his fellow man.

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📋 Film Details

Year 1964
Country United States of America
Genre TV Movie, Drama, Fantasy
Director Joseph L. Mankiewicz
Runtime 84 min.
Rating TMDB: 5.8/10 (30 votes)

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This UN-commissioned television film constructs its argument by transposing the Dickensian parable into the Cold War era. It relies on a straightforward, almost poster-like allegory to advocate for international cooperation over isolationism.

What lingers after the viewing is not subtle character study, but the clear imprint of a didactic, timely message. The ghosts serve as explicit lecturers in this special of clear ideological purpose. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Joseph L. Mankiewicz

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Watch as a piece of televised political advocacy from the 1960s, best approached with historical context in mind.

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