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A Christmas Carol |  | Actors: George C Scott, Clive Donner Studio: 20th Century Fox Category: DVD
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Seller: goHastings Rating: 251 reviews Sales Rank: 4714
Format: Color, DVD, NTSC Language: English (Unknown) Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested) Region: 1 Discs: 1 Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1 Running Time: 100 Minutes Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2 Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6
MPN: 024543027201 UPC: 024543027201 EAN: 0024543027201 ASIN: B0006419KA
Theatrical Release Date: December 17, 1984 Release Date: October 5, 1999 Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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Product Description Scrooge finds his view on life changed after he is visited by the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Future.
Amazon.com essential video In the same year that he directed a handsome version of The Scarlet Pimpernel for television, Clive Donner also made this worthy 1984 small-screen production of the Dickens tale. George C. Scott can't quite muster a decent English accent, but he does bring some new colors to this movie's interpretation of Scrooge, making the character less nasty for the sake of nastiness and more a product of a life of lovelessness. The supporting cast is first-rate, and the production is far more handsome than most TV fare. --Tom Keogh
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My favorite version of this classic July 18, 2010 J. Carey (oregon) I really like what George C Scott brings to this film and I while I do enjoy other versions I like this one best. Good supporting cast and great sets, well done throughout.
Best Version Ever May 9, 2010 Loren R. Chambers (Shakopee, MN) 1 out of 1 found this review helpful
We've watched this movie over and over again, nearly every year since it was first released in 1984. In my opinion this is the best version of of this movie ever made.
The best February 23, 2010 Shanna Ericsson Of all adaptations of A Christmas Carol, this is the best one. George C. Scott is the perfect Scrooge.
I find it hard to enjoy this as a Dickens story when... February 13, 2010 Patricia Wadsworth (Indianapolis, Indiana United States) 0 out of 1 found this review helpful
its lead character hasn't the least bit of an English accent!
George C. Scott is appropriately grumpy, etc. but give me Alistair Sim anytime. However, I know there are folks who don't like black and white movies, and if that is the case (don't get the colorized one for goodness sake!) I would guess you probably would be willing to forgo Dickensian atmosphere --therefore, this version is as good as any other, as the supporting cast is excellent and the adaptation itself is very good.
A great George C Scott performance of a classic. February 12, 2010 C. Makepeace (Florida) In my opinion this is the best version of A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens which has been made to date. Although George C Scott is an American he portrays Scrooge excellently. It is realistic, being filmed in Shrewsbury, England. If you're looking for modern visual effects this is probably not for you, but it's great for kids and adults alike with messages that are valid in modern day. I've got this film on VHS tape and DVD and no christmas is complete without watching it. 'A' rated film quality but not HD.
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