|  | Director: Clive Donner
Actors: George C. Scott, Frank Finlay, Angela Pleasence, Edward Woodward, Michael Carter
Studio: 20th Century Fox
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Rating:  221 reviews
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Format: Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, DVD, 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
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5.3 x 0.7
MPN: D4112751D
UPC: 086162127519
EAN: 0086162127519
ASIN: B00000K3CJ
Theatrical Release Date: December 17, 1984
Release Date: October 5, 1999
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 By Far And Away The Best December 26, 2008
Hal
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
George C. Scott does not play Scrooge like "Crabby Appleton". Nor did Dickens write Scrooge that way. In most versions I've seen, the actors are content to play Scrooge like Charles Laughton doing Captain Bligh, no humor or shading whatsoever. As a result, when they get to the end of the story, they look more crazy than filled with joy. Believe it or not, Scrooge is one of Dickens more humorous characters. I defy you to say in you mind "Any fool that goes around with Merry Christmas on his lips should be boiled in his own pudding and buried with a stake of Holly though his heart" and not see the dark humor in it. And how many of us would be able to stand in front of a ghost and say "There's more gravy than grave about you". Scott even manages to make "Bah, Humbug" into something at least Simi-humorous. As a result of his not being a just plain mean person, the redemption scene is believably. The movie also includes some favorites generally missed. Jacob Marlays jaw dropping and the two children want and ignorance.
 The best Scrooge yet! December 20, 2008
Steve (Virginia)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Of the countless versions of Dickens' "A Christmas Carol" that have been produced on film and television, George C. Scott plays the best Ebenezer Scrooge I've seen yet. While I like the overall presentation of the 1999 version with Patrick Stewart, Scott's portrayal of the famous yuletide curmudgeon is full of depth and believability. One thing Britishers Stewart and Alistair Sim, who did an excellent job in the 1951 film version, provide the American Scott does not is an English accent, but Scott's naturally gruff voice more than compensates and suits the part well.
Definitely be sure to check this version out!
No better version to be found December 19, 2008
Jeff Hansman (Carmel Valley, CA USA)
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
Many would say that "Patton" was the pinnacle of Geo. C. Scott's film career, and they may well be right. Still, his performance in this version of Dickens' timeless holiday tale is simply brilliant. With a great supporting cast, Scott leads without dominating. He obviously took this role very seriously, and summoned his immense talent to play it just right. The casting, acting, direction, set decoration and editing all excellently combine to create a visual that I'm sure Dickens himself would approve of. Viewing this film has now become a tradition in my house on Christmas Eve.
A Masterpiece! December 19, 2008
Christopher Fryer (Colorado United States)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I have seen about every version of this Charles Dickens classic and this one is without a doubt the best (although Scrooge from 1970 comes close). Despite the fact that this was made for TV in 1984 it is extremely well done. Then again, made-for-TV movies in the late 70s and early 80s often had excellent casts and good production. Apparently this version was filmed completely in Shrewsbury, England. Great care was taken to make each scene look authentic. Even though George C. Scott does not have much of an English accent he is quickly forgiven for his brilliant performance. This Christmas Carol is darker and more serious than other interpretations and George C. Scott's scrooge is very cruel and truly on his way to eternal damnation. Every person in this film is a real character with dialogue and not just some warm body on the set. The scenes at Tiny Tim's home with the family are especially moving to me. The ghost of Christmas-present uses Scrooge's own words against him quite trenchantly. I have watched this gem a couple times every year for the last two decades. It gives us all hope that people can change at any age in life and help make the world a better place. God bless us everyone and Merry Christmas to all!
THE BEST VERSION!! December 15, 2008
Daniel Mulvihill
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Many dislike George C. Scott, however, this role was made for him - grumpy, sarcastic, hard drinker, caustic and many other descriptions of George exist......but his acting skills shine in this movie!!!!!!!!!
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