The Stingiest Man in Town
"Meet Scrooge..."
Originally released in 1978. The Stingiest Man in Town is a animation/tv movie film. directed by Arthur Rankin, Jr.. At just 50 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Walter Matthau, Tom Bosley, and Theodore Bikel
Synopsis
An animated adaptation of A Christmas Carol from Arthur Rankin Jr. and Jules Bass -- the duo behind some of the most enduring Christmas specials ever (including Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer). Reinvented as a 49-minute musical, this charming cartoon stars the voice of Walter Matthau as the bedeviled Scrooge and Tom Bosley as the Jiminy Cricket-type narrator, B. Humbug, Esq. It features animation by Japanese studio Topcraft, known for their work on other Rankin/Bass films such as The Hobbit, The Flight of Dragons, and The Last Unicorn.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 23, 1978
47 years ago
Runtime
0h 50m
50 minutes total
User Rating
5.3/10
Mixed (16 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
Japan
+ 1 more
Directors
Top Cast
Walter Matthau
as Ebenezer Scrooge (voice)
Tom Bosley
as B.A.H. Humbug (voice)
Theodore Bikel
as Marley's Ghost (voice)
Robert Morse
as Young Scrooge (voice)
Dennis Day
as Nephew Fred (voice)
Paul Frees
as Ghost of Christmas Past / Ghost of Christmas Present (voice)
Sonny Melendrez
as Bob Cratchit (voice)
Debra Clinger
as Martha Cratchit (voice)
Bobby Rolofson
as Tiny Tim (voice)
Steffi Calli
as Belinda Cratchit (voice)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Rankin/Bass Productions
- Topcraft
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Stingiest Man in Town about?
An animated adaptation of A Christmas Carol from Arthur Rankin Jr. and Jules Bass -- the duo behind some of the most enduring Christmas specials ever (including Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer). Rei...
Who directed The Stingiest Man in Town?
The Stingiest Man in Town was directed by Arthur Rankin, Jr..
How long is The Stingiest Man in Town?
The Stingiest Man in Town has a runtime of 0 hours and 50 minutes (50 minutes total).
When was The Stingiest Man in Town released?
The Stingiest Man in Town was released on December 23, 1978 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Stingiest Man in Town?
The main cast of The Stingiest Man in Town includes Walter Matthau, Tom Bosley, Theodore Bikel, Robert Morse, Dennis Day.