Nov 23, 2008 as preteen, this cbs special was my first exposure to a christmas carol and i really enjoyed this animated version. Directed by famed master animator richard williams and produced by veteran master animator chuck jones looney tunes, tom and jerry, the grinch with narration by sir michael redgrave and alastair sim himself reprising his role as scrooge, this christmas. Its just 25 minutes long and debuted as a tv special in 1971, before going on to win the oscar for best animated short subject still the only tv special and the only christmas carol adaptation. Come christmas 1971, the infamous new england green christmas, abc aired a strange 12 hour animated version of 1951s a christmas carol. Countdown to christmas year round with your favorite holiday movies. Alastair sim and michael hordern repeat their roles as ebenezer scrooge and jacob marley from. This animated version updates this classic story to a modern day connecticut factory worker who is transported back in time to. A christmas carol 1971 christmas movies on tv schedule. A christmas carol 1971 animated alastair sim full length. Dec 26, 2011 a christmas carol 1971 is an academy awardwinning animated adaptation of charles dickens venerable 1843 novella.
A christmas carol 1971 animated alistair sim full length. Im sure my 12 and 16 year olds would like this also. Sep 10, 2018 a christmas carol 1971 is a 25minute animated cartoon adaptation of charles dickens book which was originally shown on dec 21, 1971 on abc television in the united states. The abused, underpaid clerk of ebenezer scrooge and possibly jacob marley, when he was alive, cratchit has come to symbolize poor working conditions, especially long working hours. List of american films of 1971 list of ghost films list of a christmas carol adaptations. A christmas carol 1971 christmas specials wiki fandom. This is a christmas carol richard williams productions, 1971 by rocket sky 3d animation school on vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people. A christmas carol 1971 there are many outstanding animated versions of a christmas carol, and many more familyfriendly than this one, but the 1971 animated version of a christmas carol is. The christmas carol that won an oscar turns 40 the. This 25minute cartoon is the greatest christmas carol adaptation. The movie is a 2001 british live actionanimated film based on charles dickenss 1843 classic novella a christmas carol. A christmas carol 1971 rotten tomatoes movie trailers. The narration itself mirrors the classic 1951 film version and sim himself lends all. A christmas carol 1969 movies and films database movie.
A christmas carol tv short 1971 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Oscarwinning animation by richard williams, with master animator ken harris and producer chuck jones. Christmasholiday animated classic movies full length youtube. A movie and tv show poster website containing over. Originally produced for television in 1971, a christmas carol was recognized for its excellence and nominated for an academy award but there was a problem. The academy awardwinning 1971 animated version of a christmas carol, by richard williams and starring alastair sim as scrooge. There are many, many adaptations of charles dickens a christmas carol, as i noted before.
A christmas carol 1971 animated dvd 1972 made for tv with alastair. In 1972, it won the academy award for best animated short film. A christmas carol richard williams productions, 1971 on. With the direction of richard williams this short film won an academy award in 1973. The movie is a 2001 british live action animated film based on charles dickens s 1843 classic novella a christmas carol. Dec 06, 2019 here is yet another version of my favorite christmas classic, charles dickens a christmas carol. Important details often overlooked by films three times the length are included. The only motion picture version of a christmas carol to win an academy award. The renderings and animation are dark and mysteriously sketchlike. An award winning short animated version of the dickens classic. Perhaps the greatest animated version of charles dickens classic, and some of the.
Richard williams beautifullyexecuted animated adaptation of charles dickens timeless seasonal parable. If you like a christmas carol email the programming people at turner classic movies, american movie classics and cartoon. Animated in the style of 1800s engravings by the great richard williams. Paired with the sound design of the era, those older animated movies are something else. A christmas carol is a abc animated primetime special that is a adaptation of charles dickens classic story of the same name, executive produced by chuck jones, and directed by richard williams, and originally premiered on december 21, 1971. While his wife screams at him, fritz lights up a joint. A christmas carol, best animated version ever, 1971 25. This was the version of a christmas carol i watched every year as a child sidebyside with the 1969 animated version. A christmas carol 1971, this version of this story won an oscar for best animated short in 1973.
After airing on television in 1971, it received a theatrical run in the fall of 1972, qualifying it for an oscar at the 45th academy awards. One which seems to have fallen by the wayside is a tv special released in 1971, animated under the eye of none other than chuck jones, one of the guiding hands of looney tunes. Animated in the style of 1800s engravings by the great richard williams studio. A christmas carol, an animated short film starring the voice of alastair sim a christmas carol 1997 film, an animated film christmas carol. A christmas carol alastair sim animated 1971chuck jones. A christmas carol 1971 animated alastair sim full length original post by justjeff53. This is a very beautiful animated version of a christmas carol.
A christmas carol 1951, hd alastair sim as scrooge. Charles dickens a christmas carol 1971 oscar winner hd. Christmas music videos, movie clips and performances. A christmas carol is an american animated adaptation of charles dickenss 1843 novella. Its a tv special from 1971 that restores much of the spookiness to this. A christmas carol animated 1971 full feature halloween. This is an animated short made by the great, late richard williams.
Also the movie the man who invented christmas sheds light on charles dickens. This 25 minute cartoon is the greatest christmas carol adaptation ever made. A carol christmas is a tv movie starring tori spelling, dinah manoff, william shatner and gary coleman. Dec 25, 2015 the best animated adaptation of a christmas carol ever done is the 1971 chuck jones production this was the version of a christmas carol i watched every year as a child sidebyside with the 1969 animated version.
Dec 21, 2016 but wait, one may ask, how did a television special win an oscar. With alastair sim, michael redgrave, michael hordern, diana quick. A christmas carol with alastair sim as scrooge posts. This film won the academy award for best animated short.
An old bitter miser is given a chance for redemption when spirits visit him on christmas eve. This version of the dickens classic is animated for kiddie consumption. This 25minute cartoon is the greatest christmas carol. They were in charles dickens original novel, but many other moy adaptations omit all three of these scenes. A christmas carol, best animated version ever, 1971 25 days. All movie names, logos, and brands are property of their respective owners. A christmas carol 1971 is an academy awardwinning animated adaptation of charles dickens venerable 1843 novella. Directed by famed master animator richard williams and produced by veteran master animator chuck jones looney tunes, tom and jerry, the grinch with narration by sir michael redgrave and alastair sim himself reprising his role as scrooge, this. A christmas carol is richard williams s animated adaptation of charles dickens s 1843 novella.
As preteen, this cbs special was my first exposure to a christmas carol and i really enjoyed this animated version. Christmasholiday animated classic movies full length nan dep. A christmas carol is richard williamss animated adaptation of charles dickenss 1843 novella. Christmasholiday animated classic movies full length.
The drawings in this cartoon are extremely well done, this is a master piece, each scenes are beautiful animated art works. Bob cratchit is a fictional character in the charles dickens 1843 novella a christmas carol. A christmas carol richard williams productions, 1971 on vimeo. Here is yet another version of my favorite christmas classic, charles dickens a christmas carol. Trying to find an old animated version of a christmas carol. Get the latest on upcoming christmas movies, tv schedule updates, and new releases on dvd. A christmas carol 1971, this version of this story won.
The story is kind of short, i had wish it would had been longer but it a good story nicely told, the voice in this movie are very good they fit each character. Dec 22, 2016 its just 25 minutes long and debuted as a tv special in 1971, before going on to win the oscar for best animated short subject still the only tv special and the only christmas carol adaptation. I have not seen this brilliant version of a christmas carol since it was first aired in the nyc area in the early 70s. Well, this version of a christmas carol is the exact reason this doesnt occur anymore. Dec 19, 2011 there are many, many adaptations of charles dickens a christmas carol, as i noted before. A christmas carol 1971 is a 25minute animated cartoon adaptation of charles dickens book which was originally shown on dec 21, 1971 on abc television in the united states. A christmas carol animated 1971 alistair sim actor, richard williams director rated. Avengers and game of thrones rule 2019 mtv movie and tv awards. The best animated adaptation of a christmas carol ever done is the 1971 chuck jones production. It was a madefortelevision production originally broadcast on abc in the. Scott and muppet versions and the second best of the three animated versions ive seen after the 1971 version, the others being the surprisingly decent 1997 one and the dull and lifeless 2001 one. A christmas carol 1971 animated alastair sim full length original post. As far as i know, this is the only version of a christmas carol to win an academy award.
Fritz the cat may have lost one of his lives in the comics, but in his new movie, he has eight more lives left to go. I have always remembered the incredible voice of alistair sim and the beautiful and quite spooky animation and always wondered why the. A christmas carol was directed by richard williams and its visual style is. Interesting to read about the history behind a christmas carol. The excellent 1971 animated version of the charles dickens classic.
Oct 27, 2015 the excellent 1971 animated version of the charles dickens classic. I really enjoy this story and always wanted a dvd copy. Initially released as a tv special, this was later released theatrically. Charles dickens a christmas carol 1971 oscar winner hd richard williams animation. I adore a christmas carol, it is not only the christmas story to me but also one of my favourite ever stories.
May 28, 2012 charles dickens a christmas carol 1971 oscar winner hd richard williams animation. He is close to 30 years of age in the book, but can appear differently in different versions. A christmas carol 1971 alastair sim video dailymotion. But wait, one may ask, how did a television special win an oscar. Murakami, the film features the voices of numerous actors including simon callow, kate winslet who also sang the films theme what if, kates sister beth winslet, and nicolas cage. The movie, a 2001 animated film starring kate winslet, nicolas cage and michael gambon. A christmas carol of 1971 is a made for television animated christmas special that turned all of the beloved characters of the classic novel a christmas carol into lively cartoon characters.
The 6 best a christmas carol movie adaptations ever, ranked. This is by far the best animated version of the dickens classic. I have always remembered the incredible voice of alistair sim and the beautiful and quite spooky animation and always wondered why the networks never kept showing this on a yearly basis. Thankfully, the 1999 liveaction television movie, a christmas carol 1999, starring sir patrick stewart, did feature the miners, lighthouse keepers, and sailors at sea. Dec 02, 2017 the academy awardwinning 1971 animated version of a christmas carol, by richard williams and starring alastair sim as scrooge. This 25minute cartoon is the greatest christmas carol adaptation ever made. The film is an adaptation of charles dickens 1843 novella a christmas carol. This film won the academy award for best animated short film for 1972. Animation by ken harris, abe levitow, among others.
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