A Christmas Carol
Originally released in 1971. A Christmas Carol is a animation/drama film. directed by Richard Williams. At just 25 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Alastair Sim, Michael Redgrave, and Diana Quick
Synopsis
Miser Ebenezer Scrooge is awakened on Christmas Eve by spirits who reveal to him his own miserable existence, what opportunities he wasted in his youth, his current cruelties, and the dire fate that awaits him if he does not change his ways. Scrooge is faced with his own story of growing bitterness and meanness, and must decide what his own future will hold: death or redemption.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 21, 1971
54 years ago
Runtime
0h 25m
25 minutes total
User Rating
7.2/10
Great (57 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
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Director
Top Cast
Alastair Sim
as Scrooge (voice)
Michael Redgrave
as Narrator (voice)
Diana Quick
as Ghost of Christmas Past (voice)
Joan Sims
as Mrs. Cratchit (voice)
Michael Hordern
as Marley's Ghost (voice)
Paul Whitsun-Jones
as Fezziwig (voice)
David Tate
as Scrooge's Nephew/ Charity Man (voice)
Felix Felton
as Ghost of Christmas Present (voice)
Annie West
as Belle (voice)
Melvyn Hayes
as Bob Cratchit (voice)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Richard Williams Studio
- ABC
- Chuck Jones Enterprises
- Studio Film Laboratories Ltd.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is A Christmas Carol about?
Miser Ebenezer Scrooge is awakened on Christmas Eve by spirits who reveal to him his own miserable existence, what opportunities he wasted in his youth, his current cruelties, and the dire fate tha...
Who directed A Christmas Carol?
A Christmas Carol was directed by Richard Williams.
How long is A Christmas Carol?
A Christmas Carol has a runtime of 0 hours and 25 minutes (25 minutes total).
When was A Christmas Carol released?
A Christmas Carol was released on December 21, 1971 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in A Christmas Carol?
The main cast of A Christmas Carol includes Alastair Sim, Michael Redgrave, Diana Quick, Joan Sims, Michael Hordern.