Posted on 12/18/2021 8:19:12 PM PST by Kartographer
Watched George C Scott 1984 version of the Dicken's 'A Christmas Carol' tonight for the 37 time and enjoyed as much as the first time. Scott does such a great portrayal no over the top mean for mean sake. He's a business man and truly sees attitude as sound business. There is a song that plays during the end credits which is very good I did some research and found the lyrics and this is them
(Music by Nick Bicat, lyrics by Tony Bicat)
The past of man is cold as ice: He would not mend his ways. He strove for silver in his heart And gold in all his days. His reason weak, his anger sharp, And sorrow all his pay, He went to church but once a year, And that was Christmas Day. So grant us all a change of heart, Rejoice for Mary’s son; Pray, Peace on earth to all mankind, God bless us everyone!
The present man is full of flame: He rushes here and there. He turns away the orphan child, The widow in her chair. He eats for ten, he drinks for twelve, Forgets how brief his stay, And stands a-jingling of his change In church on Christmas Day. So grant us all a change of heart, Rejoice for Mary’s son; Pray, Peace on earth to all mankind, God bless us everyone!
The man to come we do not know: May he make peace on earth, And live the glory of the Word, The message of the birth, And gather all the children in To banish their dismay, Lift up his heart among the bells In church on Christmas Day. So grant us all a change of heart, Rejoice for Mary’s son; Pray, Peace on earth to all mankind, God bless us everyone!
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Yes, God bless us - everyone.
It’s a perfect version of Dickens’ story. A high point in Scott’s career. Who would have ever imagined George C. Scott as a definitive Scrooge? So glad it all worked out that way.
Alistair Sims’ very atmospheric black-and-white British version is also an enduring classic.
I believe this is the best version. It is also on ROKU channel right now.
Personally, I like the 1999 version w/ Patrick Stewart.
Critics seem to agree the 1951 version w/ Alastair Sims
most closely follows Dickens’ classic book.
There are at least 20 different film versions...
This is my favorite as well. George C. Scott is a truly great actor, one of the all-time greats, and he is magnificent as Scrooge.
O loke the Patrick Stewart version best as well.
Scotts version also has in MHO the bet cast line up of any version ever filmed:
Angela Pleasence
as Ghost of Christmas Past
Edward Woodward
as Ghost of Christmas Present
David Warner
as Bob Cratchit
Susannah York
as Mrs. Cratchit
Anthony Walters
as Tiny Tim
Roger Rees
as Fred Holywell…
Caroline Langrishe
as Janet Holywell
Lucy Gutteridge
as Belle
Nigel Davenport
as Silas Scrooge
Mark Strickson
as Young Scrooge
Joanne Whalley
as Fan
Timothy Bateson
as Mr. Fezziwig
Michael Gough
as Mr. Poole
John Quarmby
as Mr. Hacki
I never really liked George C. Scott, or the Dickens story itself. UNTIL, I saw this version 30 some years ago.
Watched it once and totally changed my view of both the actor and the story. I think this version is outstanding. Thanks, Kartographer for reminding us of it.
I’m with you, this version with George C. Scott is outstanding. I also enjoy the 1938 MGM version, and the ‘51 version with Alastair Sims. The 1992 Muppets version with Michael Caine is another good one. There’s another version from 1979 that I love: An American Christmas Carol, starring Henry “the Fonz” Winkler. It’s a made-for-TV movie, and it moves the setting to America.
I have this DVD.
A great movie .
Scott does a masterful job as Scrooge.
Just saw that again the other day. Can't remember what channel it was on though. I'm usually working on my family tree while I watch TV. I like the Alistair Sims, and George C. Scott versions. Besides Patton, my favorite George C. Scott movie is the paranormal thriller "The Changeling," from 1980. HIs wife, Trish Van Devere was in it with him.
Alister Sim as Scrooge (1953 version) is my favorite.
Thanks for posting these lyrics! This George C. Scott version is one of my familyâÂÂs all time favorites along with the 1970 musical version called Scrooge with Albert Finney playing both young and old Ebenezer.
that’s a great version. I’m a fan of ‘Scrooged’ which is the Bill Murray version, Karen Allen, Carole Kane.
Same here, I grew up on this version. Black and White film seems to have more penetrating effect.
There was one version, don’t remember which, in which Tiny Tim was nearly as tall as his father. Needless to say no one hoisted that kid on his shoulders.
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