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The Muppet Christmas Carol poster
A
Excellent
MASTER SCORE 80.1 / 100
1992·Comedy / Drama / Family·1h 25m

THE MUPPET CHRISTMAS CAROL

A retelling of the classic Dickens tale of Ebenezer Scrooge, miser extraordinaire. He is held accountable for his dastardly ways during night-time visitations by the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Future.

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Brian Henson·DirectorJerry Juhl·ScreenplayJohn Fenner·Director of PhotographyMiles Goodman·Original Music ComposerMichael Jablow·Editor
Cast
Michael Caine·Ebenezer ScroogeDave Goelz·The Great Gonzo as Charles Dickens / Robert Marley / Dr. Bunsen Honeydew / Betina Cratchit / Rat / Zoot (voice)Steve Whitmire·Kermit the Frog as Bob Cratchit / Rizzo the Rat / Beaker / Bean Bunny / Belinda Cratchit / Beetle / Lips / Pig Gentleman (voice)Jerry Nelson·Tiny Tim Cratchit / Jacob Marley / Ghost of Christmas Present / Lew Zealand / Ma Bear / Mouse / Mr. Applegate / Penguin / Pig Gentleman / Pops / Rat (voice)Frank Oz·Miss Piggy as Emily Cratchit / Fozzie Bear as Fozziewig / Sam the Eagle as Headmaster of Junior High Graduates / Animal / George the Janitor / Horse and Carriage Driver / Vegetable Salesman (voice)David Rudman·Rat / Peter Cratchit / Old Joe / Swedish Chef (voice)Don Austen·Ghost of Christmas Present (performer) / Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come (performer)Jessica Fox·Ghost of Christmas Past (voice)Robert Tygner·Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come (performer) / Ghost of Christmas Past (performer) / Turkey / Additional Muppets (uncredited) (voice)Steven Mackintosh·Fred, Scrooge's Nephew
Full Crew
(7 credits)
Directing· 1
Brian Henson·Director
Writing· 1
Jerry Juhl·Screenplay
Camera· 1
John Fenner·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Michael Jablow·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
Miles Goodman·Original Music Composer
Production· 2
Martin G. Baker·ProducerBrian Henson·Producer
By the Numbers
80.1
OF 100
Master Score
7.8
OF 10
IMDb
77%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$32M
ROI 169%
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind The Muppet Christmas Carol's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
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Mood
Festive, Nostalgic, Magical
Composition
Layered
Era
1990s
Visual Style
Illustrated

“The poster for "The Muppet Christmas Carol" features a split composition with the film's title in red at the top against a dark blue, snowy sky. Below the title”

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Key Elements
CaneTop HatScarfCandleMuppet Puppets
Atmosphere
Cold, Bright, Vibrant
Color Mood
Cool
Setting
Urban
Design Score
7/10
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