Scrooge (1970)
Movie Summary
The spirit of Christmas becomes a musical celebration of life in this rousing adaptation of Charles Dickens’ beloved family classic, A Christmas Carol. Mean-spirited and stingy, Ebenezer Scrooge (Albert Finney) has a sour face and “humbug” for anyone who crosses his path. But on this Christmas Eve, he will learn the terrible fate that awaits him if he continues his miserly ways. One by one, the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Future take the startled Ebenezer on an incredible journey through time – showing him in one magical night what takes most people a lifetime to learn.
Scrooge was originally released in theaters November 5, 1970.
Where can I watch Scrooge online?
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Is Scrooge available to buy on DVD?
Yes
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When will Scrooge air on TV in 2024?
Not airing this week (has not aired on TV since 2017)
This movie normally airs throughout the holiday season on Turner Classic Movies (TCM). For a complete schedule of dates and times, view the TCM Christmas Classics schedule.
Year Released
1970
Cast Includes
Albert Finney (Ebenezer Scrooge), Edith Evans (Ghost of Christmas Past), Kenneth More (Ghost of Christmas Present), Paddy Stone (Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come), Alec Guinness (Jacob Marley’s Ghost), Michael Medwin (Harry), Laurence Naismith (Mr. Fezziwig), David Collings (Bob Cratchit), Anton Rodgers (Tom Jenkins), Suzanne Neve (Isabel Fezziwig)
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This is absolutely the best version of Scrooge I have ever seen and Albert Finney does the best portrayal of the transformation of Scrooge than any other actor. Great music and done in way only an English cast and director could convey what Dickens really wanted his story to tell. I liken the way I felt when I first saw this movie to the way I felt when I first saw “It’s a Wonderful Life.” It just makes you feel good at the end. I think TCM could awaken a whole new generation to this movie if they just gave it some exposure. It took “It’s a Wonderful Life” 30 years to capture attention and I think this movie could do the same.
What are you people talking about? Scrooge is on TV every single year. Look.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000crhb
I remember seeing this as a boy when it was first released and loving the whole experience. I have watched it many times since and still consider it my favorite version of A Christmas Carol. Just wish it was on more often.