Scrooge
"Charles Dickens' Joyous Holliday Classic!"
Originally released in 1951. Scrooge is a fantasy/drama film. directed by Brian Desmond Hurst. At just 86 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Alastair Sim, Mervyn Johns, and Glyn Dearman
Synopsis
Ebenezer Scrooge malcontentedly shuffles through life as a cruel, miserly businessman, until he is visited by three spirits on Christmas Eve who show him how his unhappy childhood and adult behavior has left him a selfish, lonely old man.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 30, 1951
74 years ago
Runtime
1h 26m
86 minutes total
User Rating
7.4/10
Great (355 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Top Cast
Alastair Sim
as Ebenezer Scrooge
Mervyn Johns
as Bob Cratchit
Glyn Dearman
as Tiny Tim Cratchit
George Cole
as Young Ebenezer Scrooge
Brian Worth
as Fred Scrooge
Michael Hordern
as Jacob Marley
Kathleen Harrison
as Mrs. Dilber
Rona Anderson
as Alice
Jack Warner
as Jorkins
Michael Dolan
as Spirit of Christmas Past
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- George Minter Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Scrooge about?
Ebenezer Scrooge malcontentedly shuffles through life as a cruel, miserly businessman, until he is visited by three spirits on Christmas Eve who show him how his unhappy childhood and adult behavio...
Who directed Scrooge?
Scrooge was directed by Brian Desmond Hurst.
How long is Scrooge?
Scrooge has a runtime of 1 hours and 26 minutes (86 minutes total).
When was Scrooge released?
Scrooge was released on November 30, 1951 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Scrooge?
The main cast of Scrooge includes Alastair Sim, Mervyn Johns, Glyn Dearman, George Cole, Brian Worth.
Is Scrooge worth watching?
Scrooge has a user rating of 7.4/10 based on 355 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.