Scrooge (1970)
Scrooge (1970)
„Scrooge“ is a 1970 a musical film directed by Ronald Neame. The screenplay by Leslie Bricusse is an adaptation of the 1834 novella „A Christmas Carol“ by Charles Dickens.
A musical retelling of Charles Dickens’ classic novel about an old bitter miser taken on a journey of self-redemption, courtesy of several mysterious Christmas apparitions.
Key Characters:
- Albert Finney: Plays Ebenezer Scrooge, the miserly and cold-hearted protagonist who undergoes a profound transformation after being visited by three ghosts. Finney’s portrayal captures the complexity of Scrooge’s character, from his initial greed to his eventual redemption.
- Kenneth More: Portrays Jacob Marley, Scrooge’s former business partner who appears as a ghost to warn Scrooge of the consequences of his ways.
- Edith Evans: Plays the Ghost of Christmas Past, guiding Scrooge through his own memories and early experiences.
- Alec Guinness: Portrays the Ghost of Christmas Present, showing Scrooge the joy and hardships of those around him during the Christmas season.
- Michael Bevan: Plays the Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come, representing the future that awaits Scrooge if he does not change his ways.
Cast:
- Albert Finney – Ebenezer Scrooge
- Edith Evans – Ghost of Christmas Past
- Kenneth More – Ghost of Christmas Present
- Laurence Naismith – Mr. Fezziwig
- Michael Medwin – Harry, Scrooge’s Nephew
- David Collings – Bob Cratchit
- Anton Rodgers – Tom Jenkins
- Suzanne Neve – Isabel Fezziwig
- Frances Cuka – Ethel Cratchit
- Derek Francis – 1st Gentleman of Charity
- Gordon Jackson – Tom, Friend of Harry’s
- Roy Kinnear – 2nd Gentleman of Charity
- Mary Peach – Fred’s Wife
- Paddy Stone – Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come
- Kay Walsh – Mrs. Fezziwig
- Geoffrey Bayldon – Pringle, Toyshop Owner
- Helena Gloag – 2nd Woman Debtor
- Reg Lever – Punch and Judy Man
- Keith Marsh – Well Wisher
- Marianne Stone – Party Guest
- Molly Weir – 1st Woman Debtor
- Richard Beaumont – Tiny Tim
- Philip DaCosta – Child
- Raymond Hoskins – Child
- Gaynor Hodgson – Child
- Nicholas Locise – Goose Boy
- Stuart Lock – Urchin
- Joy Leigh – Child
- Sara Gibson – Child
- Clive Moss – Urchin
- John O’Brien – Child
- David Peacock – Child
- Michael Paul Reardon – Child
- Karen Scargill – Kathy Cratchit
- Terry Winter – Child
- Stephen Garlick – Child
- Alec Guinness – Jacob Marley’s Ghost
- Jimmy Berriman – Child
- Dorian Healy – Child
- Lew Hooper – Choir Master
- Robert Arditti – Dancer
- Ann Barrass – Dancing Woman in Street („Thank You Very Much“ reprise)
- Jimmy Charters – Drinking Man
- Hyma Beckley – Fezziwig Ball Guest
- Aldwyn Francis – Fezziwig Party Guest
- Tommy Graham – Fezziwig Party Guest
- Mary Maxfield – Fezziwig Party Guest
- Alan Meacham – Fezziwig Party Guest
- Fred Peck – Fezziwig Party Guest
- Jack Sharp – Fezziwig Party Guest
- Philip Stewart – Gentleman in Market
- Roy Evans – Ghostly Coachman
- Kim Butcher – Girl
- Louise Nolan – Guest at Fezziwigs Party
- Fred Wood – Human Billboard
- John Owens – Man
- Robin Burns – Man in Street
- Vic Chapman – Man in Street
- Harold Coyne – Man in Street
- Noel Flanagan – Man in Street
- Alan Harris – Man in Street
- George Holdcroft – Man in Street
- Roy Lansford – Man in Street
- Alf Mangan – Man in Street
- Jack Ross – Man in Street
- Peter Roy – Man in Street
- Graham Armitage – Party Guest
- Hilda Braid – Party Guest
- Ina Clare – Party Guest
- James Cossins – Party Guest
- Angela Kay – Party Guest
- Eric Kent – Party Guest
- Lola Morice – Party Guest
- George Oliver – Party Guest
- Pat Ryan – Party Guest
- Esme Smythe – Party Guest
- Kenneth Waller – Party Guest
- Guy Standeven – Party Guest Playing Ministers Cat
- George Hilsdon – Policeman
- Bob Ramsey – Street Vendor
- Ernie Rice – Street Vendor
- Chris Kelly – Urchin
- Mary Burleigh
„Scrooge“ ist ein Musicalfilm aus dem Jahr 1970 unter der Regie von Ronald Neame. Das Drehbuch von Leslie Bricusse ist eine Adaption der Novelle „A Christmas Carol“ von Charles Dickens aus dem Jahr 1834.
Eine musikalische Nacherzählung des klassischen Romans von Charles Dickens über einen alten bitteren Geizhals, der sich auf eine Reise der Selbsterlösung begibt, die durch mehrere mysteriöse Weihnachtserscheinungen ermöglicht wird.
Hauptcharaktere:
- Albert Finney: Spielt Ebenezer Scrooge, den geizigen und kaltherzigen Protagonisten, der nach dem Besuch von drei Geistern eine tiefgreifende Wandlung durchmacht. Finneys Darstellung fängt die Komplexität von Scrooges Charakter ein, von seiner anfänglichen Gier bis zu seiner letztendlichen Erlösung.
- Kenneth More: Stellt Jacob Marley dar, Scrooges ehemaligen Geschäftspartner, der als Geist erscheint, um Scrooge vor den Folgen seines Verhaltens zu warnen.
- Edith Evans: Spielt den Geist der vergangenen Weihnacht, der Scrooge durch seine eigenen Erinnerungen und frühen Erfahrungen führt.
- Alec Guinness: Spielt den Geist der gegenwärtigen Weihnacht, der Scrooge die Freuden und Nöte der Menschen um ihn herum während der Weihnachtszeit zeigt.
- Michael Bevan: Spielt den Geist der kommenden Weihnacht, der die Zukunft darstellt, die Scrooge erwartet, wenn er sein Verhalten nicht ändert.