| Scrooge | 
| Director: Ronald Neame
Actors: Albert Finney, Alec Guinness, Edith Evans, Kenneth More, Laurence Naismith
Studio: Paramount
Category: DVD
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Avg. Customer Rating:   (405 reviews)
Sales Rank: 250
Format: Anamorphic, Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, Dvd-video, Subtitled, Widescreen, Ntsc
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Subtitled)
Rating: G (General Audience)
Media: DVD
Running Time: 113 minutes
Number Of Items: 1
Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5.4 x 0.5
MPN: PARD380634D
ISBN: 0792190858
UPC: 097363806349
EAN: 9780792190851
ASIN: B0000AQS5D
Release Date: September 23, 2003
Theatrical Release Date: November 5, 1970
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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Product Description
Cold-souled ebenezer scrooge has a change of heart after spirit visitations on christmas eve. Folks might not have had much to sing about in 1840s england but this musical will make you believe otherwise. Kenneth mores musical number as the ghost of christmas present is especially entertaining. Studio: Paramount Home Video Release Date: 09/23/2003 Starring: Albert Finney Edith Evans Run time: 118 minutes Rating: G Director: Ronald Neame
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A mixed bag as variations on A Christmas Carol go, this 1970 British musical tells the usual story of Scrooge (Albert Finney) and his spirits on Christmas Eve, although the whole thing is set to music by Leslie Bricusse. Except for Finney's feisty and involved performance, however, there isn't much to recommend this. The songs, which absorb so much of the evolving story line and emotions, are not all that good. Plenty of support, however, from the likes of Roy Kinnear (Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory) and Dame Edith Evans (Tom Jones), the handsome production is directed by veteran Ronald Neame (The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie). --Tom Keogh
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Best Version of A Christmas Carol December 4, 2008
This is one of the greatest Christmas movies ever. My entire family looks forward to watching and signing along with this Christmas classic.
Buy this movie, watch this movie, share this movie! December 2, 2008
I first saw this film back in the 70's on the big scrren...and never forgot it. It's one of the most wonderful Christmas movies. This film captures the spirit of the original Dickens story, adding the zest of beautiful, gritty London sets, delightful music (why oh why has a CD never been released?) and wonderful performances from the actors. I looked in vain for it to play on television and was thrilled when it came out on DVD. Now it's part of my annual holiday watching and I share it with more people each year. I suggest making it a tradition at your home and gifting it to friends and family members to spread the word about this holiday gem.
December the 25th! November 30, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This is one of my favorite movies of all time, period! I have always been perplexed as to why - when folks speak of great Christmas movies, Albert Finney's Scrooge is rarely - or never mentioned. I have concluded that there are still hordes of people who love Christmas movies who have never seen this - and many who (although it was released around 1970) don't even know that it exists. I saw it the first time it appeared on television and have never looked back! An amazingly talented cast of characters including Finney in his best role ever as Ebeneezer. In my humble opinion, Finney owns the role of Scrooge. None of the other great actors, past or present who have portrayed Scrooge, have ever managed to endow the character with such life and depth. Finney's portrayal is magical. The musical numbers and the brilliant choreography are second to none. What a Christmas treat!
Classic! November 29, 2008
This is one of the best musical adaptations ever. Unfortunately, it is often overlooked in favor of far inferior versions. Every family should make watching this film a Christmas tradition. It could even make you wish you were living back in Dickens' time! An all star cast and memorable songs make this DVD highly recommended.
Patrick Hatfield November 24, 2008
A TIMELESS CLASSIC - Some movies simply capture the Christmas spirit! Like the original MIRACLE ON 34TH STEET, IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE, and Alistair Sim's A CHRISTMAS CAROL; Albert Finney, Sir Alec Guinness and Kenneth More create that "Christmas feeling".
They pass the test. My children grew up singing "Father Christmas" "I Like Life" and "Thank You, Very Much". Now, my grandchildren sing along. (When your kids and your kid's kids like it, you know it's got to be good!)
The production is lavish. The actors fill their roles to perfection. (And who would have thought a short little guy like Kenneth More could play a giant!)
A timeless classic that really says, MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!
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