A Christmas Carol
1977, English. Directed by Moira Armstrong.
Being a Ghost Story of Christmas
Miser Ebenezer Scrooge is awakened on Christmas Eve by spirits who reveal to him his own miserable existence, what opportunities he wasted in his youth, his current cruelties, and the dire fate that awaits him if he does not change his ways. Scrooge is faced with his own story of growing bitterness and meanness, and must decide what his own future will hold: death or redemption.
- Runtime
- 0h 58m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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Cast & crew
- Moira ArmstrongDirector
- Michael HordernEbenezer Scrooge
- John Le MesurierMarley's Ghost
- Bernard LeeGhost of Christmas Present
- Patricia QuinnGhost of Christmas Past
- Carol MacReadyMrs. Cratchit
- Zoë WanamakerBelle
- Paul CopleyFred (Scrooge's Nephew)
- Christopher BigginsTopper
- John SalthouseYoung Scrooge
- Veronica DoranCaroline
- Clive MerrisonBob Cratchit
- Stephen ChurchettJohn
Details
- Released
- 24 December 1977
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Elaine Morgan
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What A Christmas Carol is based on
A Christmas Carol is based on A Christmas Carol (1843) by Charles Dickens, published by Chapman and Hall.
1843
A Christmas Carol
By Charles Dickens
Published by Chapman and Hall
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A Christmas Carol runs 58 minutes (0h 58m).
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Which OTT platform is A Christmas Carol on?
A Christmas Carol is streaming on Britbox in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like A Christmas Carol?
If you liked A Christmas Carol, try A Veteran's Christmas, Angels in the Snow, A Gift Wrapped Christmas.
Who directed A Christmas Carol?
A Christmas Carol (1977) was directed by Moira Armstrong and stars Michael Hordern, John Le Mesurier, Bernard Lee.
What is A Christmas Carol based on?
A Christmas Carol is based on A Christmas Carol (1843) by Charles Dickens, published by Chapman and Hall.