Scrooge (1970): Cast, Ratings & Plot
Scrooge is a 1970 drama musical directed by Ronald Neame, starring Michael Medwin, Albert Finney and Laurence Naismith. It runs 1 hour 53 minutes. It won 1 award from 10 nominations, among them 4 Oscar nominations. Critics gave it 58 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 53m (113 min)
- Director
- Ronald Neame
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Scrooge About?
The premise of Scrooge without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A miserly and bitter man, Ebenezer Scrooge, is given a chance at redemption when visited by three ghosts on Christmas Eve. Each spirit shows him a different Christmas from his life—one from his past, another from the present, and a final glimpse into his potential future. Through these spectral encounters, Scrooge is forced to confront his selfish ways and the impact they have on those around him, ultimately learning the true meaning of Christmas and compassion.
Scrooge Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- remake
- character name as title
- ebenezer scrooge character
- bitter man
- ghost of christmas past character
- one word title
- christmas movie
- ghost of christmas present character
- year 1860
- year 1843
- crotchety old man
- 1860s
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- journey
- holiday season
- holiday family
- novel
- 19th century
- reference to santa claus
- neame and guinness
- christmas
- spirit
- ghost
- turkey the bird
- surname as title
- brother sister relationship
- violinist
- street vendor
- father son relationship
- celebration
- wheelbarrow
- window display
- horse and carriage
- father daughter relationship
- chamber pot
- husband wife relationship
- christmas decorations
- employer employee relationship
- christmas tree
- uncle nephew relationship
- crutch
- regret
- loneliness
- buggy
- archery
- phantom
- picnic
- childhood
- costume
- winter
- bell
Scrooge Cast
Michael Medwin leads the cast, with Albert Finney and Laurence Naismith. Directed by Ronald Neame; 9 actors are credited in all.
- Director Ronald Neame
Also Starring in Scrooge
· 5 moreMore from Ronald Neame
More films directed by Ronald Neame, best-rated first: The Poseidon Adventure, The Chalk Garden, Meteor and Foreign Body.
Scrooge Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Scrooge 58 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 58 Metascore
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TMDB 69% User score
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Scrooge Plot Summary
What happens in Scrooge from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 5-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Five children joyously sing carols before the doors of a bustling 19th century London. However, their cheerful melody falls on the deaf ears of the miserly Scrooge, who harshly sends them away without offering a single coin to brighten their holiday cheer. His nephew, Fred, soon enters the countinghouse, passionately arguing that working late on Christmas Eve—at 7 PM, no less—is utterly unreasonable. With a mutter of agreement, Mr. Cratchett, played by Michael Medwin, acknowledges this sentiment, only to be met with a threatening glare from Scrooge, who endangers his employment with a chilling remark. Fred, ever optimistic, extends an invitation for Christmas dinner the following evening, but Scrooge coldly declines, leading Fred to leave with a disappointed heart.
Full summary
The whole story of Scrooge, scene by scene
Scrooge Awards & Nominations
Scrooge won 1 award from 10 nominations, among them 4 Oscar nominations. Its biggest night was the Golden Globes 1971, with 1 win from 5 nominations.
1 win10 nominations3 ceremonies
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Golden Globes 1971 1 win · 5 nominations- Won Best Performance in a Motion Picture – Comedy or Musical (Actor) – Albert Finney
- Nominated Best Motion Picture – Comedy or Musical
- Nominated Best Original Score
- Nominated Best Original Song
- Nominated Best Screenplay
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Oscars 1971 4 nominations- Nominated Art Direction
- Nominated Costume Design
- Nominated Music (Original Song Score)
- Nominated Music (Song—Original for the Picture)
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BAFTA 1971 1 nomination- Nominated Best Production Design
Scrooge Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Scrooge.
How Well Do You Know Scrooge?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What does Scrooge refuse from his nephew Fred?
Scrooge Also Known As
15 alternative titles, including “Charles Dickens: Scrooge” and “小气财神”.
- Also known as
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- Charles Dickens: Scrooge
- 小气财神
- La più bella storia di Dickens
- Paragöz
- Muchas gracias
- Mr. Scrooge
- Χριστουγεννιάτικη Μπαλάντα
- 圣诞欢歌
- Adorável Avarento
- Скрудж
- Opowieść Wigilijna
- 스크루지
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- クリスマス・キャロル
- 小氣財神
- En spökhistoria
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Scrooge FAQ: Cast, Awards & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Scrooge, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Scrooge?
Scrooge runs 1 hour 53 minutes (113 minutes).
When was Scrooge released?
Scrooge was released on November 5, 1970.
Who directed Scrooge?
Scrooge was directed by Ronald Neame.
More films by Ronald Neame Who is in the cast of Scrooge?
Scrooge stars Michael Medwin, Albert Finney and Laurence Naismith, among 9 credited actors.
How is Scrooge rated?
Scrooge has 58 on Metacritic and 69% on TMDB.
What awards did Scrooge win?
Scrooge won 1 award from 10 nominations, including Best Performance in a Motion Picture – Comedy or Musical (Actor) at the Golden Globes 1971.
Does Scrooge have a post-credit scene?
No. Scrooge has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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