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 (1971) is a animation, drama, fantasy, family and tv movie film directed by Richard Williams, released on December 21, 1971 with a runtime of 25m. It stars Alastair Sim, Michael Redgrave, Diana Quick and Joan Sims. Viewers rate it 7.2 out of 10 across 59 ratings.
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)
Mary Ellen Ray
as Mrs. Dilber (voice)
Alexander Williams
as Tiny Tim (voice)
Directed by Richard Williams, written by Charles Dickens, Abe Levitow and Hal Ambro, produced by Richard Williams.
Average viewer score of 7.2/10 from 59 ratings.
There are some astonishingly good time-lapse animations in this very heavily abridged version of the famous Charles Dickens Christmas story. It helps that Alastair Sim reprises his characterful role from 1951 and what now ensues is an engaging and quickly paced version of the tale of the miser who has four visitations early one Christmas morning. One from his erstwhile, now late, business partner then three that…
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The main cast of A Christmas Carol (1971) includes Alastair Sim, Michael Redgrave, Diana Quick, Joan Sims and Michael Hordern. The film was directed by Richard Williams. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
A Christmas Carol was released on December 21, 1971 and runs for 25m.
A Christmas Carol (1971) holds an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from 59 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy animation, drama and fantasy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
