An American Christmas Carol(1979)
Charles Dicken's Victorian London becomes America's great Depression in this exciting new film
An American Christmas Carol Synopsis
In Depression-era New England, a miserly businessman named Benedict Slade receives a long-overdue attitude adjustment one Christmas Eve when he is visited by three ghostly figures who resemble three of the people whose possessions Slade had seized to collect on unpaid loans. Assuming the roles of the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Future from Charles Dickens' classic story, the three apparitions force Slade to face the consequences of his skinflint ways, and he becomes a caring, generous, amiable man.
An American Christmas Carol (1979) is a drama, family, tv movie and fantasy film directed by Eric Till, released on December 16, 1979 with a runtime of 1h 38m. It stars Henry Winkler, David Wayne, Chris Wiggins and R.H. Thomson. Viewers rate it 6.2 out of 10 across 41 ratings.
- Director:
- Eric Till
- Writers:
- Jerome Coopersmith, Charles Dickens
- Producers:
- Stanley Chase, Jon Slan
- Cinematographer:
- Richard Ciupka
- Production:
- Edgar J. Scherick Associates, Jon Slan Productions, Smith-Hemion Productions
- Budget:
- $2,000,000
- Status:
- Released
An American Christmas Carol Cast & Crew
Main cast
Henry Winkler
as Benedict Slade
David Wayne
as Merrivale
Chris Wiggins
as Nathaniel Brewster
R.H. Thomson
as Thatcher
Ken Pogue
as Jack Latham
Gerard Parkes
as Jessup
Susan Hogan
as Helen Brewster
- Will Bermender
Will Bermender
as Orphan
Dorian Harewood
as Matt Reeves
- Tammy Bourne
Tammy Bourne
as Sarah Thatcher
- Brett Matthew Davidson
Brett Matthew Davidson
as Orphan
Christopher Crabb
as Tim
Key crew
Directed by Eric Till, written by Jerome Coopersmith and Charles Dickens, produced by Stanley Chase and Jon Slan.
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An American Christmas Carol Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.2/10 from 41 ratings.
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An American Christmas Carol – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch An American Christmas Carol online?
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An American Christmas Carol (1979) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Night Flight Plus, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in An American Christmas Carol?
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The main cast of An American Christmas Carol (1979) includes Henry Winkler, David Wayne, Chris Wiggins, R.H. Thomson and Ken Pogue. The film was directed by Eric Till. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was An American Christmas Carol released?
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An American Christmas Carol was released on December 16, 1979 and runs for 1h 38m.
Is An American Christmas Carol worth watching?
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An American Christmas Carol (1979) holds an average rating of 6.2 out of 10 from 41 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, family and tv movie films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.