A Christmas Carol (1971): Cast
A Christmas Carol is a 1971 short animated drama directed by Richard Williams, starring Alastair Sim as Scrooge (voice), Michael Hordern and Diana Quick. It runs 25 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 25 min
- Director
- Richard Williams
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Richard Williams Studio
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is A Christmas Carol About?
The premise of A Christmas Carol without spoilers.
Miser Ebenezer Scrooge is visited on Christmas Eve by a trio of spirits. They expose his bleak present, the chances he squandered in youth, his cruel behavior, and the grim future awaiting him unless he reforms. Confronted with the consequences of his bitterness, Scrooge must choose between continued ruin or redemption.
A Christmas Carol Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- christmas eve
- miser
- ghost
- redemption
- christmas
- transformation
- employer employee relationship
- actor reprises previous role
- scrooge
- ebenezer scrooge character
- bob cratchit character
- jacob marley character
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- ghost of christmas past character
- ghost of christmas present character
- ghost of christmas future character
- spirit
- a-christmas-carol
- spirit of christmas past character
- spirit of christmas present character
- spirit of christmas yet to come character
- year 1843
- hand drawn animation
- narrator
- tiny tim character
- clock
- holiday season
- holiday
- money lender
- uncle nephew relationship
- misanthrope
- charitable donation
- selfishness
- seeing eye dog
- door knocker
- sleeping cap
- chain
- phantom
- past
- childhood
- younger version of character
- school
- schoolboy
- reading a book
- fezziwig character
- celebration
- dancing
- revelry
- breaking off engagement
- loving family
- handicapped
A Christmas Carol Cast & Characters
Alastair Sim leads the cast as Scrooge (voice), with Michael Hordern as Marley's Ghost (voice) and Diana Quick as Ghost of Christmas Past (voice). Directed by Richard Williams; 12 actors are credited in all.
- Director Richard Williams
- Alastair Sim as Scrooge (voice)
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Michael Hordern as Marley's Ghost (voice) -
Diana Quick as Ghost of Christmas Past (voice) - Joan Sims as Mrs. Cratchit (voice)
Also Starring in A Christmas Carol
· 8 more- Michael Redgrave Narrator (voice)
- Melvyn Hayes Bob Cratchit (voice)
- Paul Whitsun-Jones Fezziwig (voice)
- Felix Felton Ghost of Christmas Present (voice)
- David Tate Scrooge's Nephew/ Charity Man (voice)
- Mary Ellen Ray Mrs. Dilber (voice)
- Alexander Williams Tiny Tim (voice)
- Annie West Belle (voice)
A Christmas Carol Also Known As
5 alternative titles, including “Un Cuento De Navidad” and “O colindă de Crăciun”.
- Also known as
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- Un Cuento De Navidad
- O colindă de Crăciun
- 圣诞颂歌
- Χριστουγεννιάτικη Ιστορία
- Рождественская песня
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A Christmas Carol FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of A Christmas Carol, each answered in a sentence.
How long is A Christmas Carol?
A Christmas Carol runs 25 minutes.
When was A Christmas Carol released?
A Christmas Carol was released on December 21, 1971.
Who directed A Christmas Carol?
A Christmas Carol was directed by Richard Williams.
More films by Richard Williams Who is in the cast of A Christmas Carol?
A Christmas Carol stars Alastair Sim as Scrooge (voice), Michael Hordern as Marley's Ghost (voice) and Diana Quick as Ghost of Christmas Past (voice), among 12 credited actors.
Does A Christmas Carol have a post-credit scene?
No. A Christmas Carol has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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