Drama,Fantasy,Family
United Kingdom
Scrooge is a musical adaptation of Charles Dickens' novel "A Christmas Carol". The film was released in 1970 directed by Ronald Neame. The story revolves around Ebenezer Scrooge, a wealthy but miserly old man who hates Christmas and refuses to give to charity. On Christmas Eve, he is visited by the ghost of his former business partner, Jacob Marley, who warns him that he will be doomed to wander the earth in chains unless he changes his ways.
Throughout the night, Scrooge is visited by three spirits: the Ghost of Christmas Past, who shows him his childhood and young adulthood; the Ghost of Christmas Present, who shows him the lives of those he knows; and the Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come, who shows him his own grave and the consequences of his actions.
Over the course of the night, Scrooge learns the value of kindness and generosity, and he transforms into a kinder, more giving person. The film features a memorable score by Leslie Bricusse, including iconic songs such as "Thank You Very Much" and "I Hate People". The cast includes Albert Finney as Scrooge, Alec Guinness as Marley, and a young Michael Medwin as Scrooge's young self. Scrooge remains a beloved Christmas classic to this day.
