Ms. Scrooge
"Let's just say she didn't make Santa's 'nice' list."
Originally released in 1997. Ms. Scrooge is a drama/fantasy film. directed by John Korty. At just 87 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Cicely Tyson, Katherine Helmond, and Michael Beach
Synopsis
Television movie updating Charles Dickens' story, "A Christmas Carol." Businesswoman Ebenita Scrooge treats her employees and customers poorly. She has no time for Christmas or the holiday spirit. On Christmas Eve, she is visited by the ghost of her dead partner Maude Marley and then by other spirits who remind her of her happy past and chronicle the bitterness and greed that have taken over her life. At last, she is shown her own death and funeral. No one is there to mourn her. This revelation shocks her into opening her heart and her checkbook.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 10, 1997
28 years ago
Runtime
1h 27m
87 minutes total
User Rating
5.6/10
Mixed (11 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Cicely Tyson
as Ms. Ebenita Scrooge
Katherine Helmond
as Maude Marley
Michael Beach
as Reverend Luke
John Bourgeois
as Bob Cratchit
Rae'Ven Larrymore Kelly
as Young Ebenita
Karen Glave
as Teenage Ebenita
Ken James
as Sam Catherwood
Arsinée Khanjian
as Libba Cratchit
William Greenblatt
as Tiny Tim
Michael J. Reynolds
as Ghost of Christmas Past
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Power Pictures
- Wilshire Court Productions
- USA Network
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ms. Scrooge about?
Television movie updating Charles Dickens' story, "A Christmas Carol." Businesswoman Ebenita Scrooge treats her employees and customers poorly. She has no time for Christmas or the holiday spirit. ...
Who directed Ms. Scrooge?
Ms. Scrooge was directed by John Korty.
How long is Ms. Scrooge?
Ms. Scrooge has a runtime of 1 hours and 27 minutes (87 minutes total).
When was Ms. Scrooge released?
Ms. Scrooge was released on December 10, 1997 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Ms. Scrooge?
The main cast of Ms. Scrooge includes Cicely Tyson, Katherine Helmond, Michael Beach, John Bourgeois, Rae'Ven Larrymore Kelly.