A christmas carol patrick stewart the animation commendation says. Henry winkler and even ross kemp, but did you know the list included former enterprise captain patrick stewart. Patrick stewart is perfect in the role of ebenezer scrooge, and whilst some may favour the more classic version of alistair sim, i prefer the more gusto performance by stewart. Patrick stewart celebrity profile check out the latest patrick stewart photo gallery, biography, pics, pictures, interviews, news, forums and blogs at rotten tomatoes. A christmas carol stars patrick stewart, richard e. A christmas carol is a oneman stage performance by english actor patrick stewart of the charles dickens 1843 novella of the same title, which has been performed in the united kingdom and the united states on occasion since 1988. Sep 26, 2016 new castle after dark presents a christmas carol 1984 hd duration. During the 1990s, sir patrick stewart wrote and starred in a oneman play based on a christmas carol, performing it in various places in the united states and the united kingdom. A christmas carol 1984 is available on netflix in the netherlands, spain and nordic regions. The production has been revived in london and new york several times. Richard grant portrays bob cratchit as i pictured him when i read the book. Read the a christmas carol plot and find out who is in the cast and crew at. Another major career breakthrough for him came with the xmen series in the late 90s, where he became a cast regular as professor xcharles xavier and the character he.
Get our free email alerts on the topics of this article plus our weekly newsletter. After that, patrick stewart played key roles in a series of notable films such as gunman, the trainmaster, a christmas carol and conspiracy theory. Patrick stewart stars as ebeneezer scrooge in this madefortv adaptation of charles dickens classic holiday fable. The movie was originally made for television, and the smaller budgets for a tv film certainly show up. His scrooge is quietly tough and nasty, in a way that shows he means what he says, and his conversion to rejoining life. A christmas carol movie tv listings and schedule tv guide. Dickens ebenezer scrooge patrick stewart receives visits from three christmas spirits who show him his past, present and future. A christmas carol by david jones david jones, patrick. Not our favorite version but still a very good rendition. Tiny tim, bob cratchit, and ebenezer scrooge come to marvelous life in patrick stewarts criticallyacclaimed solo interpretation of a christmas carol.
A christmas carol 1999 patrick stewart stars as scrooge, the meanspirited miser who gets his terrifying comeuppance when he imagines hes visited by the ghosts of christmas past. Dec 11, 20 suggestion christmas movie mv from velvetrrevolv3r6 warnings. A strange thing happened though, i liked the movie when i watched it. Patrick stewart stars as ebeneezer scrooge in this madefortv adaptation. A christmas carol vhs, 2000, clamshell for sale online ebay. Jim carrey got animated and patrick stewart did a oneman stage show.
Patrick stewart plays probably the most humanized scrooge ive seen, and the story feels wonderfully fleshed out, and not padded. A christmas carol has held special significance for the great shakespearean actor patrick stewarthe created a oneman version of this story that he has performed many times on stage, and he coproduced this version for tv. Patrick stewart stars as scrooge, the meanspirited miser who gets his terrifying comeuppance when he imagines hes visited by the ghosts of christmas past. Edward woodward is everything we expect and more of the ghost of christmas present. I guess it felt like a tv film, which i guess isnt bad, but it didnt make me feel how i wanted to feel.
This production is faithful to the novel and is more gospel oriented than the other productions. A couple of things i thought could have been better are scrooge getting too comfortable talking to marley and the ghost of christmas yet to come has a human armhand, not skeletal, though you only see its eyes in the hood. Stephen warbeck, who won the academy award for his work on shakespeare in love, tackled the umpteenth film adaptation of the classic dickens story a christmas carol. We are tremendous enthusiasts of a christmas carol in our household and watch virtually all the versions each christmas, including the modern 1984 george c. The closedcaptioned english soundtrack is rendered in dolby digital. This is an excellent version of a christmas carol, surpassing, i think, the 1984 version starring george c.
A christmas carol 1984 hallmark movies by marion douglas. Patrick stewart goes a little mad as scrooge in the 1999 tv movie a christmas carol patrick stewart goes a little mad as scrooge in the 1999 tv movie a christmas carol. A christmas carol insp tv familyfriendly entertainment. New castle after dark presents a christmas carol 1984 hd duration. Scotts scrooge much more of a believable miser than the more current version done by patrick stewart. An old bitter miser who makes excuses for his uncaring nature. Grant, saskia reeves, and the unnamed on imdb actors who played marleys ghost and fred holywell, scrooges nephew, in particular. Patrick stewart delivers a stunning performance as always.
To anyone who doesnt know the story of a christmas carol, so newborn babies, major spoilers. My children love the muppet christmas carol, which surprisingly enough is close to the book and has a lot of christian content. On stage he would use a table, chair, stool, lectern and a book with an oversized print cover to enact the entire story. A christmas carol patrick stewart by licasamadau77. Find out when and where you can watch patrick stewart movies and tv shows with the full listings schedule at. Scott and patrick stewart in their respective versions. Patrick stewart discusses returning to two of his lifelong projects in his oneman christmas carol and the cbs all access series star trek.
Under the title of a christmas carol a cartoon rendition 1997 by stan phillips and voiced by tim curry and another 1991 by jimmy t murakami with simon callow. Patrick stewarts a christmas carol a christmas carol. Dozens and dozens of film adaptations of a christmas carol have. Conversations with sir ian mckellen and sir patrick stewart. Stewart s primary connection to dickens story is his famous oneman performance, which. Patrick stewarts laugh in a chirstmas carol youtube. Charming and worthwhile adaptation about timeless and quintessential christmas story. A christmas carol patrick stewart and a christmas carol.
A superb adaptation of the charles dickens classic tale, a christmas carol, this film does not disappoint. It was directed by david jones and stars patrick stewart as ebenezer. A christmas carol is a oneman stage performance by english actor patrick stewart of the charles dickens 1843 novella of the same title, which has been performed in the united kingdom and the united states on occasion since 1988 stewart was originally inspired to create the adaptation during the production of the 1986 film lady jane. Patrick stewart stars in this madefortnt adaptation of a christmas carol that comes to dvd with a standard fullframe transfer that preserves the original broadcast aspect ratio. The only problem i had was the ending, the final scene with cratchett. Caine tried gamely to play opposite a bunch of puppets. Still, its not like its a bad version of a christmas carol, and you could do a lot worse if youre looking for a version that sticks close to the original novel. He performed it again for the survivors and victims families of 911, and again in 2005. A christmas carol 1999 stream and watch online moviefone. Watch a christmas carol online stream full movie directv. A christmas carol may be versatile but its not that versatile. Grant and joel grey standing out in the crowded field of screen adaptations of the classic dickens novel a christmas carol is hard to do, but this version pulls it off.
I thought it was amusing that captain picard was portraying scrooge. A christmas carol 1999 movieguide the family guide. His scrooge is arguably among the four or five best screen interpretations of the. The acting is excellent patrick stewart, richard e. The problem with the muppet christmas carol isnt caine. Based on the classic dickens novel, patrick stewart stars as scrooge in this timeless tale of greed and ultimate redemption at christmas in 1840s london. The film features a large ensemble cast led by patrick stewart, james roday, julianna guill, jon heder, cheryl hines, and gary cole. A christmas carol, charles dickens, patrick stewart, performance piece patrick stewart s oneman version of a christmas carol was originally presented on broadway. Patrick stewart plays his scrooge as more of an arrogant and aloof. Patrick stewart reads from a christmas carol star trek. The movie was about 95 minutes long, but if it were an hour longer, i would have still wanted to see more. Its fair to argue then, that any christmas carol film worth its salt must. A christmas carol 1988, patrick stewart s oneman readingacting of the story, made its first appearance in london and later on broadway.
However, this is balanced by patrick stewart, who growls. Patrick stewart is excellent as scrooge in this version of a christmas carol. The next generation stars as scrooge, the meanspirited miser who gets his terrifying comeuppance when. Ebenezer scrooge patrick stewart has just buried his longtime friend and business partner, jacob marley on christmas eve in 1843. A christmas carol 1999 with patrick stewart facebook. Stranger still, it became my favourite version of a christmas carol and my favourite christmas movie of all time. It was directed by david jones and stars patrick stewart as ebenezer scrooge and richard e.
A christmas carol tv movie 1999 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. A christmas carol 2012 82 min drama on the anniversary of jacob marleys death, his business partner ebenezer scrooge finds unwelcome company in the form of three spirits from christmases past, present and yet to come. A christmas carol 1999 movieguide the family guide to. Suggestion christmas movie mv from velvetrrevolv3r6 warnings. Use discount code mega for 20% off one year money back guarantee. Once you select rent youll have 14 days to start watching the movie and 24 hours to finish it. A miserly businessman is visited by three ghosts on christmas eve, come to warn him of the consequences of his wicked ways. A christmas carol patrick stewart tnt full dvd iso. Its christmas eve 1843, and ebenezer scrooge patrick stewart has just buried his longtime friend and business partner, jacob marley. It is given the full sense of wonder, a deluxe treatment in this superior tv film.
Patrick stewart s oneman version of a christmas carol was originally presented on broadway. This time the role of scrooge was played by patrick stewart, and his performance was enhanced by warbecks traditionalist score. The closedcaptioned english soundtrack is rendered in dolby digital surround. A christmas carol tv movie 1999 a christmas carol tv. Our family watched both movies within a week of each other shortly before christmas, and we all came away. An old bitter miser who makes excuses for his uncaring nature learns real compassion when three ghosts visit him on christmas eve. Patrick stewart delivers an engaging and resonant performance as the parsimonious and curmudgeonly ebeneezer scrooge. In just one night, he has seen his past, his present, and his future.
This 1999 production spun from his very successful one man. Once you select rent youll have 14 days to start watching the movie and 24. No selfrespecting christmas carol site would be caught online without including a tribute to the one contemporary man who embodies it most. Scrooge is a skinflint businessman who loathes the christmas season and begrudges having to give time off to his best employee, bob cratchit richard e. Nothing beats the impact of live theater, and so for years now stewart has personified ebenezer scrooge for me well, mr. Watch a christmas carol starring patrick stewart in this fantasy on directv. Description patrick stewart stars in this madefortnt adaptation of a christmas carol that comes to dvd with a standard fullframe transfer that preserves the original broadcast aspect ratio. Hilarity, romance, and transcendence prevail after a power outage traps six different groups of new yorkers inside elevators on christmas eve. A christmas carol 1999 dickens ebenezer scrooge patrick stewart receives visits from three christmas spirits who show him his past, present and future. A christmas carol 1999 rotten tomatoes movie trailers. A christmas carol is a 1999 britishamerican madefortelevision film adaptation of charles dickens famous 1843 novella a christmas carol that was first televised december 5, 1999 on tnt.
A christmas carol 1999 cast and crew dickens ebenezer scrooge patrick stewart receives visits from three christmas spirits who show him his past, present and future. It is performed without costumes or props, and has stewart. A christmas carol tv movie 1984 a christmas carol tv. The next generation stars as scrooge, the meanspirited miser who gets his terrifying comeuppance when he imagines hes visited by the ghosts of christmas past, present and future, and taken on a lifealtering journey. This is definitely my favourite film version of a christmas carol. A christmas carol is as much a part of the christmas tradition as santa claus and mistletoe, so its no surprise that this year theres yet another film version of the classic story. A mean and miserly proprietor of a counting house in 1840s london is taken by ghosts to christmas scenes of his youth, contemporary ones involving his family and employee, and lastly, a possible future holiday where he might. Christmas eve is a 2015 american christmas comedy film, directed by mitch davis, written by davis and tyler mckellar, and produced by davis and larry king. Ive had the pleasure of seeing patrick stewart do his oneman readingperformance of a christmas carol several times. Patrick stewart gives a wonderful performance, but the supporting cast is also very strong. A christmas carol has held special significance for the great shakespearean actor patrick stewart he created a oneman version of this story that he has performed many times on stage, and he coproduced this version for tv. A christmas carol 1999 starring patrick stewart is streaming on netflix in france, germany, austria, the netherlands, and france. Patrick stewart was born on july 1940 in mirfield, in the west riding of yorkshire, england, to gladys nee barrowclough, a weaver and textile worker, and alfred stewart, a regimental sergeant major in the british army.
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