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Scrooged (1988) 7.0
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7.0/10 from 56,104 users
Metascore: 38/100
Reviews: 150 user | 85 critic | 14 from Metacritic.com A selfish, cynical T.V. executive is haunted by three spirits bearing lessons on Christmas Eve. Director:Richard Donner |
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| Bill Murray | ... | ||
| Karen Allen | ... | ||
| John Forsythe | ... | ||
| John Glover | ... | ||
| Bobcat Goldthwait | ... | ||
| David Johansen | ... | ||
| Carol Kane | ... | ||
| Robert Mitchum | ... | ||
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Nicholas Phillips | ... | |
| Michael J. Pollard | ... | ||
| Alfre Woodard | ... | ||
| Mabel King | ... | ||
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| Jamie Farr | ... | ||
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Frank Cross runs a US TV station which is planning a live adaptation of Dickens' Christmas Carol. Frank's childhood wasn't a particularly pleasant one, and so he doesn't really appreciate the Christmas spirit. With the help of the ghosts of Christmas past, present and future, Frank realises he must change. Written by Rob Hartill
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The spirits will move you in odd and hysterical ways. See more »Parents Guide:
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Country:
USALanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
23 November 1988 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Scrooge: A Christmas Carol See more »Box Office
Budget:
$32,000,000 (estimated)Gross:
$60,328,558 (USA)Company Credits
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Claire Phillips: Oh, well, that's a really nice attitude on Christmas Eve!
Frank Cross: Bah, humbug.
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Written by David Kahn, Mort Greene and Melvyn Lenard
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The character name Calvin Cooley is a reference to President Calvin Coolidge who was known as a man of few words. See more »Goofs
In the where the phone auto-dials (right after the appearance of Lew Hayward) you can see Claires full name on the phone display. Caller ID wasn't available until 1988 - the year Scrooged was released. It seems a bit strange that Frank has saved the name and number of a woman he hasn't talked to in 15 years in his telephone. See more »Quotes
Frank Cross: I'm gonna give you a little advice, Claire... Scrape 'em off. You wanna save somebody? Save yourself!Claire Phillips: Oh, well, that's a really nice attitude on Christmas Eve!
Frank Cross: Bah, humbug.
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Crazy Credits
About a third of the way through the closing credits, Bill Murray appears with the word "Scrooged" across the screen in front of him. He looks down and brushes the front of his jacket a few times, with each brush a couple of the letters in the title chase off the screen as if he's brushing them off his jacket. See more »Soundtracks
The Toy Parade (Leave It to Beaver Theme)Written by David Kahn, Mort Greene and Melvyn Lenard
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I'm amazed by all the negative and mean-spirited comments for this movie. "Scrooged" is a cinematic gem, one of the most outstanding films of the '80s or any time for that matter. Bill Murray is at his comedic best, and he is entirely convincing as a bitter network exec who has lost sight of the important things in his life, like family and friends. You know the Dickens story, but Richard Donner's film version breathes life into the story and gives it extra meaning for modern audiences. Supporting actors all do wonders with their roles, from Robert Mitchum to Carol Kane to Michael J. Pollard. This film will make you laugh, and will certainly bring a little warmth into your Christmas season.
For those who sight this film as mean-spirited or dark, they surely must be missing something. This film is funny, charming, and sweet. Frightening and warm at the same time, "Scrooged" is a modern masterpiece that has been unjustly overlooked and unappreciated. While there are other enjoyable Christmas films of the '80s ("A Christmas Story" and "Christmas Vacation" seem to get more than enough praise), none can hold a light towards "Scrooged", an excellent Christmas movie for modern audiences.