There have been innumerable adaptations ofCharles Dickens’A Christmas Carolsince its publication in 1843.

The film was directed byClive Donner(What’s New Pussycat?

The film was shot on location amid the medieval architecture of Shrewsbury, in Shropshire.

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What Is ‘A Christmas Carol’ About?

A Christmas Carolwas released theatrically in the U.K. but aired as a CBS TV movie in the United States.

A Christmas Carolwill beavailable to stream on Paramount+ on December 1, 2024.

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A Christmas Carol (1984) is a television adaptation of Charles Dickens' classic novella, starring George C. Scott as Ebenezer Scrooge. Directed by Clive Donner, the film follows Scrooge as he is visited by three spirits on Christmas Eve, leading him to confront his miserly ways and the impact of his actions on those around him. This adaptation is noted for its faithful portrayal of the beloved holiday story.

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This adaptation is noted for its faithful portrayal of the beloved holiday story.