Scrooge's Rock 'N' Roll Christmas
Scrooge's Rock 'N' Roll Christmas

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Scrooge's Rock 'N' Roll Christmas

1984
Movie
44 min
English

Scrooge is visited by a girl with a snow globe—which shows him people like Mike Love and Three Dog Night singing Christmas carols—to teach the crotchety old skinflint the True Spirit of Christmas.

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IMDb5.9/10
Director: Peter WoodGenres: Musical, Holiday, Family

Plot Summary

A rock and roll adaptation of Charles Dickens' 'A Christmas Carol', this musical tells the story of Ebenezer Scrooge, a miserly and cold-hearted man who despises Christmas. He is visited by three spirits who show him the error of his ways, leading him to a joyous transformation.

Critical Reception

Scrooge's Rock 'N' Roll Christmas was a made-for-television musical that garnered a modest reception. While praised for its energetic musical numbers and a spirited performance by Anthony Newley as Scrooge, it was often seen as a somewhat dated or less impactful adaptation compared to other versions of the classic tale.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its energetic rock and roll musical numbers.

  • Anthony Newley's performance as Scrooge is a highlight.

  • Some found the adaptation to be a bit too simplistic or dated.

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Fun Fact

The film was originally titled 'A Christmas Carol' before being changed to 'Scrooge's Rock 'N' Roll Christmas' for its release.

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