The Stingiest Man in Town (1978): Cast & Plot
The Stingiest Man in Town is a 1978 animated film directed by Jules Bass and Arthur Rankin, Jr., starring Walter Matthau as Ebenezer Scrooge (voice), Tom Bosley and Dennis Day. It runs 50 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 50 min
- Directors
- Jules Bass and Arthur Rankin, Jr.
- Genre
- Animation
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Rankin/Bass Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Stingiest Man in Town About?
The premise of The Stingiest Man in Town without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Scrooge is the focus of this animated adaptation of A Christmas Carol, produced by the Rankin/Bass studio famed for classics such as Rudolph the Red‑Nosed Reindeer. The 49‑minute musical ghost story features Walter Matthau lending his voice to the harried Scrooge, while Tom Bosley narrates as the witty B. Humbug, Esq., guiding the tale.
The Stingiest Man in Town Themes & Keywords
· 11 tags- ghost
- miser
- christmas carol
- 2d animation
- bug
- england
- london england
- humbug
- year 1843
- christmas
- based on novel
The Stingiest Man in Town Cast & Characters
Walter Matthau leads the cast as Ebenezer Scrooge (voice), with Tom Bosley as B.A.H. Humbug (voice) and Dennis Day as Nephew Fred (voice). Directed by Jules Bass and Arthur Rankin, Jr.; 16 actors are credited in all.
- Co-director Jules Bass
- Co-director Arthur Rankin, Jr.
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Walter Matthau as Ebenezer Scrooge (voice) - Tom Bosley as B.A.H. Humbug (voice)
- Dennis Day as Nephew Fred (voice)
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Theodore Bikel as Marley's Ghost (voice)
Also Starring in The Stingiest Man in Town
· 12 more- Paul Frees Ghost of Christmas Past / Ghost of Christmas Present (voice)
- Darlene Conley Mrs. Cratchit (voice)
- Debra Clinger Martha Cratchit (voice)
- Eric Hines Peter Cratchit (voice)
- Sonny Melendrez Bob Cratchit (voice)
- Steffi Calli Belinda Cratchit (voice)
- Bobby Rolofson Tiny Tim (voice)
- Robert Morse Young Scrooge (voice)
- Charles Matthau The Boy (voice)
- Dee Stratton Fred's Wife (voice)
- Shelby Flint Belle (voice)
- Diana Lee
More from Jules Bass and Arthur Rankin, Jr.
More films directed by Jules Bass and Arthur Rankin, Jr., best-rated first: The Last Unicorn, The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus, The Wind in the Willows and The Coneheads.
The Stingiest Man in Town Plot Summary
What happens in The Stingiest Man in Town from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The Stingiest Man in Town tells the tale of Ebenezer Scrooge, Walter Matthau, a stingy, sharp-tongued businessman who treats Christmas as a burden and rebuffs every offer of charity, even an invitation to dine with his nephew Fred, Dennis Day. The story unfolds through the insect narrator B.A.H. Humbug, Tom Bosley, whose playful wordplay mirrors Scrooge’s infamous catchphrase “bah humbug” while guiding us through the night that will change everything.
Full summary
The whole story of The Stingiest Man in Town, scene by scene
The Stingiest Man in Town Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Stingiest Man in Town.
How Well Do You Know The Stingiest Man in Town?
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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Who provides the voice of Ebenezer Scrooge in this 1978 animated film?
The Stingiest Man in Town Also Known As
3 alternative titles, including “El hombre más avaro del pueblo” and “城里的吝啬鬼”.
- Also known as
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- El hombre más avaro del pueblo
- 城里的吝啬鬼
- 町一番のけちんぼう
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The Stingiest Man in Town FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Stingiest Man in Town, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Stingiest Man in Town?
The Stingiest Man in Town runs 50 minutes.
When was The Stingiest Man in Town released?
The Stingiest Man in Town was released on December 23, 1978.
Who directed The Stingiest Man in Town?
The Stingiest Man in Town was directed by Jules Bass and Arthur Rankin, Jr.
More films by Jules Bass Who is in the cast of The Stingiest Man in Town?
The Stingiest Man in Town stars Walter Matthau as Ebenezer Scrooge (voice), Tom Bosley as B.A.H. Humbug (voice) and Dennis Day as Nephew Fred (voice), among 16 credited actors.
Does The Stingiest Man in Town have a post-credit scene?
No. The Stingiest Man in Town has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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