Movie Description Ebeneezer Scrooge (Alastair Sim) contentedly meanders through his life as a cruel miser until one fateful Christmas Eve when he is visited by three ghosts. The spirits show him how his behavior has degenerated over the years as his heart has become colder. Using events from Scrooge's idealistic past, dreary present, and dismal future, the apparitions try their best to melt his steely soul. Will Scrooge see the error of his ways and learn the true meaning of Christmas? Check out this hailed classic and find out! Many critics widely consider this the definitive film version of Charles Dickens' cherished novel.
| Credits | | Producer: | George Minter | | Cast: | Alastair Sim, Jack Warner |
| Details | | Edition: | Collector's Edition (B/W and Color) |
Notes A remake of the 1938 film.
Additional cast: Olga Edwardes (Fred's Wife); Michael Dolan (The Spirit of Christmas Past); C. Konarski (Spirit of the Future); Noel Howlett (1st Collector); Fred Johnson (2nd Collector); and Douglas Muir (2nd Businessman)., DVD Features: Notes: Contains both the original black & white version and a colorized version
Region 0 Keep Case Full Frame - 1.33 Audio: Dolby Digital Mono - English Subtitles - English, Spanish - Optional Additional Release Material: Introduction - 1. Patrick Macnee - Star Additional Footage - 1. RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER cartoon Alternate Audio Track - 1. Optional Narrative for the Blind Interactive Features: Interactive Motion Menus Scene Access Text/Photo Galleries: Production Notes Biographies
Editorial Reviews "...This flick is not only the gold standard against which all other holiday films should be measured, but also one of the greatest films ever made, period..." Entertainment Weekly - Leah Reisman-Senes (12/12/2003)
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