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Scrooge (1970)

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Scrooge was designed as a follow-up to 1968's Oliver!, the Oscar-winning musicalization of Charles Dickens' Oliver Twist. The umpteenth musical version of Dickens' 1843 novelette A Christmas Carol, Scrooge features several sprightly Leslie Bricusse songs, including the bona fide hit "Thank You Very Much." Buried under mounds of latex, Albert Finney is Ebenezer Scrooge. The Three Ghosts who turn the miserly Scrooge's life around on Christmas Eve are portrayed by Edith Evans (Past), Kenneth More

G, 1 hr. 26 min.

Drama, Kids & Family, Musical & Performing Arts, Science Fiction & Fantasy

Directed By: Ronald Neame

Written By: Leslie Bricusse

In Theaters: Nov 5, 1970 Wide

On DVD: Sep 23, 2003

Cast

Albert Finney
Ebenezer Scrooge
Alec Guinness
Marley's Ghost
Edith Evans
Ghost of Christmas Past
Kenneth More
Ghost of Christmas Pres...
Laurence Naismith
Mr. Fezziwig
Michael Medwin
Fred
David Collings
Bob Cratchit
Anton Rodgers
Tom Jenkins
Suzanne Neve
Isabel
Richard Beaumont
Tiny Tim
Frances Cuka
Mrs. Cratchit
Kay Walsh
Mrs. Fezziwig
Derek Francis
Portly Gentleman
Roy Kinnear
Portly Gentleman
Mary Peach
Nephew's Wife
Gordon Jackson
Nephew's Friend
Karen Scargill
Kathy Cratchit
Geoffrey Bayldon
Toyshop Owner
Molly Weir
Woman Debtor
Stephen Garlick
Child
Helena Gloag
Women Debtor
Keith Marsh
Well Wisher
Clive Moss
Marianne Stone
Party Ghost
John O'Brien
Paddy Stone
Ghost of Christmas Yet ...
Reg Lever
Punch and Judy Man

Critic Reviews for Scrooge

All Critics (18) | Top Critics (4) | Fresh (13) | Rotten (5) | DVD (4)

Even Scrooge's fingernails are dirty, and while I don't think that Dickens intended to equate greed with unwashed hands, he probably would not have objected.

May 9, 2005 Full Review Source: New York Times

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Vincent Canby

New York Times

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Scrooge works very nicely on its intended level and the kids sitting near me seemed to be having a good time.

October 23, 2004 Full Review Source: Chicago Sun-Times

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Roger Ebert

Chicago Sun-Times

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Unlike the great musicals, where you might find yourself humming a tune a few days later, with Scrooge, you'll be lucky if you remember the name of one of the songs a few hours later.

January 1, 2000 Full Review Source: ReelViews

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James Berardinelli

ReelViews

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This musical Scrooge is great for kids.

January 2, 2011 Full Review Source: Common Sense Media

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Scott G. Mignola

Common Sense Media

[Finney is] the only element of this production that is really up to much good... the film lacks energy or dramatic thrust.

December 6, 2009 Full Review Source: Antagony & Ecstasy

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Tim Brayton

Antagony & Ecstasy

Director Ronald Neame's well-paced film captures the period beautifully, and the acting is superb, with Finney and Alec Guinness, as Marley's ghost, real standouts.

November 27, 2007 Full Review Source: TV Guide's Movie Guide

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TV Guide's Movie Guide

A misbegotten musical adaptation of Dickens' much too perennial tale.

June 24, 2006 Full Review Source: Time Out

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Tom Milne

Time Out

Thank you very much - for this perennial holiday delight.

April 21, 2006 Comment

Carol Cling

Las Vegas Review-Journal

Lovely. Even better than the Henry Winkler version.

April 25, 2004 Comment

Gregory Weinkauf

New Times

Although rather hammy at times, Finney holds the screen throughout.

May 24, 2003 Full Review Source: Film4

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Film4

One of the more delightful versions

March 21, 2003 Comment

Michael Szymanski

Zap2it.com

A roduction that suffers from its theatrical roots and its need to not only make its antihero see the error of his ways but go way overboard in making up for his past.

January 1, 2000 Full Review Source: Flick Filosopher

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MaryAnn Johanson

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A wonderfully different version of A Christmas Carol. A 34 year old Albert Finney, takes on the role of Scrooge. For the most part he hits every single note. He's bitter and twisted, but also is shown having some enjoyment. As the film progresses, it's easy to see the fairly natural change. The songs aren't great nor

December 24, 2010