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A Christmas Carol poster
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Excellent
MASTER SCORE 84.7 / 100
1984·Drama / Family / Fantasy·1h 41m

A CHRISTMAS CAROL

“A new powerful presentation of the most loved ghost story of all time!”

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.

Above the Line
Clive Donner·DirectorRoger O. Hirson·ScreenplayTony Imi·Director of PhotographyNick Bicât·Original Music ComposerPeter Tanner·Editor
Cast
George C. Scott·Ebenezer ScroogeRoger Rees·Fred Holywell / NarratorDavid Warner·Bob CratchitSusannah York·Mrs. CratchitEdward Woodward·Ghost of Christmas PresentAngela Pleasence·Ghost of Christmas PastMichael Carter·Ghost of Christmas Yet to ComeAnthony Walters·Tiny TimCaroline Langrishe·Janet HolywellLucy Gutteridge·Belle
Full Crew
(7 credits)
Directing· 1
Clive Donner·Director
Writing· 1
Roger O. Hirson·Screenplay
Camera· 1
Tony Imi·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Peter Tanner·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
Nick Bicât·Original Music Composer
Production· 2
Alfred R. Kelman·ProducerWilliam F. Storke·Producer
By the Numbers
84.7
OF 100
Master Score
7.8
OF 10
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CRITICS
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Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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Dominant Palette
3 colors
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Mood
Magical, Fearful, Festive
Composition
Layered
Era
2000s
Visual Style
Illustrated

“The poster for 'A Christmas Carol' depicts a ghostly, glowing figure pulling a screaming, elderly man in a nightshirt and cap through a starry, moonlit sky. Bel”

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Key Elements
GhostElderly ManNightshirtNightcapRed ScarfFull Moon
Atmosphere
Bright
Color Mood
Cool
Setting
Urban
Design Score
8/10
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