A Christmas Carol(1977)
Being a Ghost Story of Christmas
A Christmas Carol 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.
A Christmas Carol (1977) is a family, drama and tv movie film directed by Moira Armstrong, released on December 24, 1977 with a runtime of 58m. It stars Michael Hordern, John Le Mesurier, Bernard Lee and Patricia Quinn. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 23 ratings.
- Director:
- Moira Armstrong
- Writers:
- Elaine Morgan, Charles Dickens
- Producers:
- Jonathan Powell
- Composer:
- Herbert Chappell
- Production:
- BBC
- Status:
- Released
A Christmas Carol (1977) Trailer
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A Christmas Carol Cast & Crew
Main cast
Michael Hordern
as Ebenezer Scrooge
John Le Mesurier
as Marley's Ghost
Bernard Lee
as Ghost of Christmas Present
Patricia Quinn
as Ghost of Christmas Past
Carol MacReady
as Mrs. Cratchit
Zoë Wanamaker
as Belle
Paul Copley
as Fred (Scrooge's Nephew)
Christopher Biggins
as Topper
John Salthouse
as Young Scrooge
- Veronica Doran
Veronica Doran
as Caroline
Clive Merrison
as Bob Cratchit
Stephen Churchett
as John
Key crew
Directed by Moira Armstrong, written by Elaine Morgan and Charles Dickens, produced by Jonathan Powell.
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A Christmas Carol Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 23 ratings.
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A Christmas Carol – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch A Christmas Carol online?
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A Christmas Carol (1977) is available to stream on Britbox Apple TV channel, BritBox and BritBox Amazon Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in A Christmas Carol?
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The main cast of A Christmas Carol (1977) includes Michael Hordern, John Le Mesurier, Bernard Lee, Patricia Quinn and Carol MacReady. The film was directed by Moira Armstrong. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was A Christmas Carol released?
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A Christmas Carol was released on December 24, 1977 and runs for 58m.
Is A Christmas Carol worth watching?
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A Christmas Carol (1977) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 23 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy family, drama and tv movie films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for A Christmas Carol?
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Yes. The official A Christmas Carol trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.