Scrooge (1970)
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Scrooge
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| Directed by | Ronald Neame |
| Cast | Albert Finney, Edith Evans, Kenneth More, Laurence Naismith, Michael Medwin, Richard Beaumont, Gordon Jackson, Roy Kinnear, Anton Rodgers and Kay Walsh |
| Theatrical Release | November 5, 1970 |
| DVD Release | September 23, 2003 |
| Running Time | 114 minutes |
| MPAA Rating | G (General Audience) |
| UPC Code | 097363806349 |
| Buy this item | $12.99 at Amazon.com
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1 DVD, Paramount, Usually ships in 24 hours, Anamorphic, Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, DVD-Video, Subtitled, Widescreen, NTSC
Languages: English (Subtitled), English (Original Language - Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround)
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About Scrooge
A mixed bag as variations on A Christmas Carol go, this 1970 British musical tells the usual story of Scrooge (Albert Finney) and his spirits on Christmas Eve, although the whole thing is set to music by Leslie Bricusse. Except for Finney's feisty and involved performance, however, there isn't much to recommend this. The songs, which absorb so much of the evolving story line and emotions, are not all that good. Plenty of support, however, from the likes of Roy Kinnear (Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory) and Dame Edith Evans (Tom Jones), the handsome production is directed by veteran Ronald Neame (The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie). --Tom Keogh Amazon.com
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If you've never seen this film... AND you love Scrooge movies... AND you love the Spirit of Redemption that "A Christmas Carol" can bring to the depths of your soul... then buy this movie. I don't think I've ever seen such a mismatch between what the "all-knowing critics" have to say about a film and what the fans have to say about a film! Miserly critics always damn this movie with faint praise! Well--the praise for this film (around 400 5 star reviews!) ain't faint! I saw this movie in the theatre when I was twelve and I absolutely loved it... Finney is terrific. No matter the Scrooge move, I always love the transformation that take place at the end of the film. Well--the end of this film is spectacular--and very moving. The fans of the film have it right. Buy this film, enjoy, and be redeemed!
May 3, 2008Memorable songs, familiar characters, wonderful imagery and special effects, all add up to a great musical adaptation of the Charles Dickens classic. Finney's querulous old miser is very well done. Scrooge is written as more than just a master of high finance: he is a local money-lender as well, and all the little people who owe him money are portrayed with warmth and sympathy. His sips of the "milk of human kindness" brings an appropriate warming to his cold heart, and his sorrow and later redemption warm the audience's heart as well. Turn up the music, and enjoy the show!
February 29, 2008This is by far my favorite holiday movie as well as my favorite version of Dickens' 'A Christmas Carol'. The classic tale is retold in musical form providing a wonderful twist. The performances are matchless and the scenery and costumes are outstanding. No Christmas Eve would be complete without seeing it. I've owned it on VHS for years now and I've been hoping for a DVD version and finally it's here! It's an older movie so naturally the special features are very limited but the remastered picture and sound quality are excellent.
February 11, 2008| | | ALBERT FINNEY'S - A CHRISTMAS CAROL | |
never thought a christmas carol could successful be made into a musical. this is successful. great acting by albert finney.
February 10, 2008Received the Scrooge DVD in a timely manner and it arrived in excellant condition and I have viewed in and the product quality was great.
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