Peter89Spencer
8/10Very catchy songs. Albert Finney was brilliant as the titular character. One of those Christmas films I'd watch while eating Twiglets (and drink Coca Cola)!
Reviewed on December 24, 2020
Scrooge(1970)
What the Dickens have they done to Scrooge?
6.8(168)1h 54m1970-11-05
FantasyDramaFamily
Scrooge Synopsis
A musical adaptation of Charles Dickens' classic ghost tale starring Albert Finney.
Scrooge (1970) is a fantasy, drama and family film directed by Ronald Neame, released on November 5, 1970 with a runtime of 1h 54m. It stars Albert Finney, Alec Guinness, Edith Evans and Kenneth More. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 168 ratings.
- Director:
- Ronald Neame
- Writers:
- Charles Dickens, Leslie Bricusse, Leslie Bricusse
- Producers:
- Robert H. Solo
- Cinematographer:
- Oswald Morris
- Composer:
- Leslie Bricusse
- Production:
- Cinema Center Films, Waterbury Films
- Budget:
- $5,000,000
- Revenue:
- $6,000,000
- Status:
- Released
Scrooge (1970) Trailer
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Scrooge Cast & Crew
Main cast
Albert Finney
as Ebenezer Scrooge
Alec Guinness
as Jacob Marley's Ghost
Edith Evans
as Ghost of Christmas Past
Kenneth More
as Ghost of Christmas Present
Laurence Naismith
as Mr. Fezziwig
Michael Medwin
as Nephew Fred
David Collings
as Bob Cratchit
Anton Rodgers
as Tom Jenkins
Suzanne Neve
as Isabel Fezziwig
Frances Cuka
as Ethel Cratchit
Derek Francis
as 1st Gentleman of Charity
Gordon Jackson
as Tom - Friend of Harry's
Key crew
Directed by Ronald Neame, written by Charles Dickens, Leslie Bricusse and Leslie Bricusse, produced by Robert H. Solo.
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Scrooge Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 168 ratings.
T D Heath
4/10A Classic adaptation of **'A Christmas Carol'** staying with and detering from tradition in wonderful balance. Basic cinematography ecourages story but this is clumsily acted, the setting and songs cover for simple dramatic range and awkward dialogue. But this is all forgotten due to the nature of the setting and the cinematic grain of the 1970s film. The film is enjoyable but that is all 'Scrooge' gives, as a…
Reviewed on December 19, 2021
CinemaSerf
8/10I am sorry but this ought to be compulsory viewing for any "bah-humbugs" out there. From the wonderful Ronald Searle caricatures that open this through the superbly enjoyable performances from Albert Finney (who won a Golden Globe), Sir Alec Guinness; Dame Edith Evans, Kenneth More and a whole host of faces from British stage and screen this just screams "Christmas" at me. Leslie Bricusse's score and songs are as…
Reviewed on June 3, 2023
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Scrooge – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Scrooge online?
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Scrooge (1970) is available to stream on Fandor Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Scrooge?
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The main cast of Scrooge (1970) includes Albert Finney, Alec Guinness, Edith Evans, Kenneth More and Laurence Naismith. The film was directed by Ronald Neame. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Scrooge released?
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Scrooge was released on November 5, 1970 and runs for 1h 54m.
Is Scrooge worth watching?
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Scrooge (1970) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 168 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy fantasy, drama and family films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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