A Christmas Carol [VHS] | ![A Christmas Carol [VHS]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51FYA00KE6L._SL160_.jpg) | Director: Clive Donner
Actors: George C. Scott, Frank Finlay, Angela Pleasence, Edward Woodward, Michael Carter
Studio: 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment
Category: Video
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Rating:  251 reviews
Sales Rank: 11001
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, HiFi Sound, NTSC
Language: English (Unknown)
Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Media: VHS Tape
Number Of Items: 1
Running Time: 100 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.4
Dimensions (in): 7.3 x 4.2 x 1.1
ISBN: 6303824358
UPC: 086162432033
EAN: 9786303824352
ASIN: 6303824358
Theatrical Release Date: December 17, 1984
Release Date: October 5, 1999
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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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