The Stingiest Man in Town(1978)
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The Stingiest Man in Town 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.
The Stingiest Man in Town (1978) is a animation, tv movie, fantasy and family film directed by Jules Bass, released on December 23, 1978 with a runtime of 50m. It stars Walter Matthau, Tom Bosley, Theodore Bikel and Robert Morse. Viewers rate it 5.6 out of 10 across 18 ratings.
- Director:
- Jules Bass
- Writers:
- Romeo Muller, Janice Torre, Janice Torre
- Producers:
- Arthur Rankin Jr., Jules Bass
- Composer:
- Fred Spielman
- Production:
- Rankin/Bass Productions, Topcraft
- Status:
- Released
The Stingiest Man in Town (1978) Trailer
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The Stingiest Man in Town Cast & Crew
Main 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
Steffi Calli
as Belinda Cratchit (voice)
- Eric Hines
Eric Hines
as Peter Cratchit (voice)
- Dee Stratton
Dee Stratton
as Fred's Wife (voice)
Key crew
Directed by Jules Bass, written by Romeo Muller, Janice Torre and Janice Torre, produced by Arthur Rankin Jr. and Jules Bass.
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The Stingiest Man in Town Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.6/10 from 18 ratings.
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The Stingiest Man in Town – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Stingiest Man in Town online?
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The Stingiest Man in Town (1978) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Stingiest Man in Town?
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The main cast of The Stingiest Man in Town (1978) includes Walter Matthau, Tom Bosley, Theodore Bikel, Robert Morse and Dennis Day. The film was directed by Jules Bass. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Stingiest Man in Town released?
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The Stingiest Man in Town was released on December 23, 1978 and runs for 50m.
Is The Stingiest Man in Town worth watching?
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The Stingiest Man in Town (1978) holds an average rating of 5.6 out of 10 from 18 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy animation, tv movie and fantasy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Stingiest Man in Town?
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