An American Christmas Carol
Brief Synopsis
Set in Depression-era New Hampshire, a miser named Benedict Slade is given an unusual opportunity to change his ways. Inspired by the novella "A Christmas Carol," written by Charles Dickens.
Cast & Crew
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Eric Till
Director
Henry Winkler
Benedict Slade
David Wayne
Merrivale
Chris Wiggins
Mr Brewster
R.h. Thomson
Thatcher
Ken Pogue
Jack Latham
Film Details
Also Known As
American Christmas Carol
Genre
Adaptation
Drama
Period
Release Date
1979
Production Company
ABC Entertainment Group
Distribution Company
Vestron Video
Technical Specs
Duration
2h
Synopsis
Set in Depression-era New Hampshire, a miser named Benedict Slade is given an unusual opportunity to change his ways. Inspired by the novella "A Christmas Carol," written by Charles Dickens.
Director
Eric Till
Director
Cast
Henry Winkler
Benedict Slade
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David Wayne
Merrivale
Chris Wiggins
Mr Brewster
R.h. Thomson
Thatcher
Ken Pogue
Jack Latham
Gerard Parkes
Jessup
Susan Hogan
Helen Brewster
Dorian Harewood
Matt Reeves
Tammy Bourne
Sarah Thatcher
Chris Crabb
Jonathan Thatcher
James B Douglas
Sam Perkins
Arlene Duncan
Jennie Reeves
Linda Goranson
Doris Thatcher
Derrick Jones
Cec Linder
Sylvia Llewellyn
Jefferson Maphn
Mary Pirie
Sammy Snyders
Huth Shincford
Justine Till
Michael Wincott
Choir Leader
William Ballantyne
Frank Gibbs
R H Thompson
Crew
Gerry Arbeid
Production Manager
Rick Baker
Consultant
James Douglas Brown
Hair Stylist
Greg Cannom
Makeup
Stanley Chase
Producer
Richard Ciupka
Director Of Photography
Jerome Coopersmith
Writer
Charles Dickens
From Story ("A Christmas Carol")
Julie Ganton
Costume Designer
Hagood Hardy
Music
Martin Malivoire
Special Effects
Jack Mcadam
Production Designer
David M Robertson
Assistant Director
Edgar J. Scherick
Executive Producer
Jon Slan
Producer
Gary Smith
Executive Producer
Ron Wisman
Editor
Film Details
Also Known As
American Christmas Carol
Genre
Adaptation
Drama
Period
Release Date
1979
Production Company
ABC Entertainment Group
Distribution Company
Vestron Video
Technical Specs
Duration
2h
Quotes
Trivia
Miscellaneous Notes
Aired in United States December 16, 1979
Released in USA on video.