A Christmas Carol | 
 enlarge | Director: Clive Donner
Actors: George C. Scott, Frank Finlay, Angela Pleasence, Edward Woodward, Michael Carter
Studio: 20th Century Fox
Category: DVD
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Rating:  189 reviews
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, Dvd-video, Ntsc
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Subtitled), Spanish (Subtitled)
Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Region: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
DVD Layers: 1
DVD Sides: 1
Number Of Discs: 1
Running Time: 100 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5.3 x 0.6
MPN: D4112751D
UPC: 086162127519
EAN: 0086162127519
Theatrical Release Date: December 17, 1984
Release Date: October 5, 1999
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In the same year that he directed a handsome version of The Scarlet Pimpernel for television, Clive Donner also made this worthy 1984 small-screen production of the Dickens tale. George C. Scott can't quite muster a decent English accent, but he does bring some new colors to this movie's interpretation of Scrooge, making the character less nasty for the sake of nastiness and more a product of a life of lovelessness. The supporting cast is first-rate, and the production is far more handsome than most TV fare. --Tom Keogh
Description
Christmas elicits nothing more than "Bah, humbug!" from Ebenezer Scrooge (Scott), a miser whose sole pursuit of financial success has left him a bitter and lonely old man. But a Christmas Eve visit from the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Future ultimately teaches him to open his heart to the spirit of Christmas and to the joys of friends and family.
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 Best Scrooge Ever September 30, 2008
Varuna of Karanellentir (New Braunfels, TX)
George C. Scott is just fantastic as Scrooge, every bit as good if not a bit better than Alistair Sim. If you enjoy this Christmas classic story, get this one.
 A True Christmas Story September 3, 2008
A. Rodney Thorfinnson (Canada)
George C. Scott is one of the best actors today. His role is by far the best of any modern version taking advantage of more recent technology. It would be unfair to compare this with the Sim version because of the productions being made in a completely time period. Having both versions allows one to decide which is prefered. I play both versions at least once each every Christmas - it puts one in the mood for the season.
The Best Christmas Carol August 8, 2008
Ted M
I watch this every year. George C. Scott can play mean or nice with the best of them, which makes the character believable. The music is very good, too.
A Christmas Carol April 27, 2008
James P. Rush (Spartanburg,S. C, USA)
I have read Dicken's "A CHRISTMAS CAROL" and seen it dramatized by a variety of actors, beginning with the late British actor Alister Sims, but I do believe George Scott captures the essese better than any other recent potrayal. It wouldn't be Christman without vewing this version.
The best "Christmas Carol".... March 29, 2008
Betty J. Kilgore (Medway, Ohio)
George C. Scott is at his finest as Ebenezer Scrooge - no one plays him better. This DVD replaces my old Video cassette of this title - I never want to be without this version of A CHRISTMAS CAROL during the holidays.
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