Scrooge (1970)

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Movie Info & Cast

Director:

Ronald Neame

Producer:

Leslie Bricusse, David W. Orton, Robert H. Solo

Writer:

Charles Dickens, Leslie Bricusse

Release Date:

Nov 5, 1970

Runtime:

1hr 53m

Synopsis

A musical retelling of Charles Dickens' classic novel about an old bitter miser taken on a journey of self-redemption, courtesy of several mysterious Christmas apparitions.

Cast

  • Albert Finney
  • Alec Guinness
  • Edith Evans
  • Kenneth More
  • Laurence Naismith
  • Michael Medwin
  • David Collings
  • Gordon Jackson
  • Roy Kinnear
  • Kay Walsh

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  • Dec 14, 2020

    why did Marley walk around like a gta prostitute 💀

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    Vivian
    Vivian
    Dec 22, 2022

    imagine having so many haters that the entire town has a fully choreographed song and dance number ready for when you die

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    Dec 13, 2020

    "I hate people! I abhor them! When I see the indolent classes Sitting on their indolent asses Gulping ale from indolent glasses I hate people! I detest them! I deplore them!" There are about 2.4 million or so adaptations of Charles Dickens' classic, A Christmas…

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    Dec 15, 2023

    There are so many good adaptations of “A Christmas Carol” and the majority of the ones I’ve seen are good so I’m always happy to watch the ones I haven’t. Scrooge from 1970 was recommended to me by Benjamin Copelin and I’m glad it was too because I quite enjoyed…

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    Brennan
    Brennan
    Dec 24, 2016

    Ronald Neame's "Scrooge" is magical. A musical adaptation of Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol" powered by the melodies of Leslie Bricusse, the film is an enchanting retelling of the holiday classic that looks and sounds sumptuous. Combining evocative production design,…

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    Travis Lytle
    Travis Lytle
    Dec 25, 2016

    Crying tears of joy! I go back and forth sometimes on which I prefer between this and The Muppet Christmas Carol. But one thing I never waver on is that Albert Finney is the greatest Scrooge I've ever seen. No matter how many times I see this I'm still laughing in awe at…

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    Helen_S
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    Dec 18, 2025

    Probably one of my favorite A Christmas Carol adaptations, and that's mainly down to a great Scrooge performance from Albert Finney and a script that allows for a certain emotional weight and seriousness, which sets it apart. It allows the film to breathe and spend more…

    109 Likes
    Sam
    Sam
    Dec 22, 2024

    “Come here, you weird little man!”

    99 Likes
    GeorgeShikowitz
    GeorgeShikowitz
    Dec 8, 2021

    If my name was Ebenezer, I too would be very cranky all the time.

    85 Likes
    Jake Alda Coffey
    Jake Alda Coffey
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    The absolute best Scrooge film. amazing. "Thank you very much!" is a such a goddamn bop!!

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    South Philly Dilly Dilly Jawn
    South Philly Dilly Dilly Jawn loved
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    It's my favorite cinematic version. Well, thank you very much. 🎄

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    SueV_NJ
    SueV_NJ loved
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    One of my favorite adaptations of the Dickens Christmas classic.

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  • Josie
    Josie liked
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    Don’t know why I didn’t watch the bill Murray version

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    My absolute favorite Christmas movie. 8.2/10

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    What this every year as a family tradition

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    Maria Miller loved
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    la mejor película de navidad

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    THANK YOU VERY VERY MUCH

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Alec Guinness contributes a Marley wrapped in chains; the Christmas turkey weighs at least 40 pounds; Tiny Tim is appropriately tiny, and Scrooge reforms himself with style. What more could you want?

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Metacritic review by Roger Ebert
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Scrooge is basically a harmless, fitfully enjoyable version of the timeless classic, and worth a look for those who have had their fill of the more serious adaptations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Scrooge (1970) (1970) family-friendly?
The movie has been rated as G (General Audiences), so all ages are admitted.
How long is Scrooge (1970) (1970)?
The movie is 1hr 53min long.
What's Scrooge (1970) (1970) about?
A musical retelling of Charles Dickens' classic novel about an old bitter miser taken on a journey of self-redemption, courtesy of several mysterious Christmas apparitions.
Who's the cast of Scrooge (1970) (1970)?
  • Albert Finney as Ebenezer Scrooge
  • Alec Guinness as Jacob Marley's Ghost
  • Edith Evans as Ghost of Christmas Past
  • Kenneth More as Ghost of Christmas Present
  • Laurence Naismith as Mr. Fezziwig
  • Michael Medwin as Nephew Fred
  • David Collings as Bob Cratchit
  • Gordon Jackson as Tom
  • Roy Kinnear as Gentleman of Charity No. 2
  • Kay Walsh as Mrs. Fezziwig
Who's the director behind Scrooge (1970) (1970)?
Ronald Neame directed Scrooge (1970) (1970).
Who produced Scrooge (1970) (1970)?
Leslie Bricusse, David W. Orton and Robert H. Solo produced Scrooge (1970) (1970).