Some folks love this version of the story and others hate it. Albert finney, michael caine and alastair sim in the 1951 film. Sir alec guinness also appears as a fussy, slightly effeminate marleys ghost. Albert finney 9 may 1936 7 february 2019 was a british movie, television and stage actor. At night, scrooge is visited by the ghost of his late partner jacob marley alec guinness, who warns him that three spirits will visit him in. Dec 20, 2014 albert finney in a musical version of scrooge and it works.
Scrooge with albert finney in the title role is a british musical film adaptation of charles dickens 1843 story a christmas carol. My next favorite film version of a christmas carol, right after the alastair sim movie, is this one from 1970. Ebenezer scrooge 1970 albert finney, alec guinness. Albert finney simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Scott in clive donners 1984 madefortv version of a christmas carol. At the center of this musical adaptation of charles dickenss a christmas carol is albert finney, singing, dancing, and bah, humbuging his way through the familiar title role. Oscar nominated british actor albert finney best known for his roles in annie, murder on the orient express and scrooge has died following a short illness at the age of 82, his family has. Stingy businessman ebenezer scrooge is known as the meanest miser in victorian london. Rent albert finney movies and tv shows on dvd and bluray. Albert finney s portrayal in ronald neames scrooge may lack the dignity of some other attempts at dickens miserly spoilsport, notably that of george c. Scrooge was designed as a followup to 1968s oliver.
English actor albert finney as dickensian antihero scrooge in the musical film scrooge, 16th january 1970. Pitiless miser ebenezer scrooge albert finney thinks only of making money, indifferent to the pleas of the poor, the poverty of his overworked clerk bob cratchit david collings, and the imploring of his nephew fred. The theatretrained actor leaves behind a splendid career that spanned five decades. The umpteenth musical version of dickens 1843 novelette a christmas carol, scrooge features several sprightly leslie bricusse songs, including the bona fide hit thank you very much. Scrooge albert finney 1970 dvdrip dailymotion video. At night, scrooge is visited by the ghost of his late partner jacob marley alec guinness, who warns him that three spirits will visit him in an attempt to save his soul. English actor albert finney as ebenezer scrooge in scrooge, directed by ronald neame, 1970. Albert finney s performance rates right up there with george c. Scrooge is a 1970 technicolor musical film adaptation in panavision of charles dickens 1843 story, a christmas carol. Its score and book are closely adapted from the music and screenplay of the 1970 musical film scrooge starring albert finney and charles dickens 1843 novella a christmas carol. Bsx records bsxcd 8901 country united states format cd release date 1dec2011 new recording produced and arranged by dominik hauser. English actor albert finney as dickensian antihero scrooge. Albert finney, daddy warbucks in annie, has died at age 82. The late sir alec guinness played jacob marley to perfection.
The latter is sung by a throng of people in a scene from christmas yet to come, as they take scrooge s coffin out of his office and down the street, presumably thanking him for dying, since they all owed him more money they expected to live to pay. Written by leslie bricusse, based on a christmas carol by charles dickens what the dickens have they done to scrooge. Scrooge 1970 albert finney, alec guinness, edith evans. If you do not receive your download within 1 hour of checkout, check your spam folder. Find highquality years of charles dickens yif 2012 stock photos and editorial news pictures from getty images. Finney died at the age of 82 his family said on friday, feb. The musical is a 1992 stage musical with book, music and lyrics by leslie bricusse. Scrooge by ronald neame albert finney, alec guinness. Albert finney list of movies and tv shows tv guide. You can watch recordings anytime, anywhere with your cloud dvr. Albert finney is great as scrooge and the music is second to none if you havent seen it your in for a treat, its brilliant this is about the bluray version, picture and sound is. The shakiest gun in the west western film hd full length comedy duration. With albert finney, alec guinness, edith evans, kenneth more. It has the right tone and an excellent performance by albert finney.
Albert finney, daddy warbucks in annie, has died at age. I have seen several versions of a christmas carol and i think this is the best one ever made. Hes bitter and twisted, but also is shown having some enjoyment. A musical retelling of charles dickens classic novel about an old bitter miser taken on a journey of selfredemption, courtesy of several mysterious christmas apparitions. A christmas carol reprise uncredited music by leslie bricusse lyrics by leslie bricusse. Bricusse, leslie scrooge music conducted by ian fraser albert finney as scrooge. Scrooge by ronald neame albert finney, alec guinness, edith. Dec 25, 2006 i dont feel i need to explain much about the music. Scrooge is a 1970 british musical film adaptation in panavision of charles dickens 1843 story a christmas carol. A 34 year old albert finney, takes on the role of scrooge. Scrooge albert finney 1970 embed for hosted blogs and item tags. It was filmed in london between january and may 1970 and was directed by ronald neame. Feb 08, 2019 london british actor albert finney, the academy awardnominated star of films from tom jones to skyfall, has died at the age of 82. This musical, made in 1970, offers a truly enjoyable view of the dickens classic.
Albert finney full list of movies and tv shows in theaters, in production and upcoming films. Nov 20, 2016 better quality then the ones that are already uploaded. One actors 22year role as a beloved grumpy miser 07. With eleven musical arrangements interspersed throughout, the. In fact, sniveling and stammering in his sloppy nightshirt, one might mistake finney for a mentally unbalanced homeless.
Albert finney has died at age 82 the british actors family confirmed his passing on friday february 8 morning, telling the associated press he passed away peacefully after a short illness with those closest to him by his side. Scrooge 1970 albert finney, alec guinness, edith evans feature drama, family, musical film gorillas. Search, discover and share your favorite scrooge gifs. Bricusse, leslie scrooge music conducted by ian fraser albert finney as scrooge default manufacturer mp3 download 320kbps click to view song listing and other details. Scrooge is a 1970 film about a miser taken on a journey of selfredemption. Albert finney in a musical version of scrooge and it works. Miserly ebenezer scrooge albert finney is so meanspirited that he resents giving his clerk bob cratchit david collings the day off for christmas. What the dickens have they done to scrooge the classic charles dickens christmas ghost tale told in musical form. To optimize your experience with your screen reading software, please use our website, which has the same tickets as our fandango. Finney received the 1970 golden globe award for best actor in musical or comedy. Buried under mounds of latex, albert finney is ebenezer scrooge. There are quite a few other scrooge movies around but this one is marvellous and the best. Albert, a fivetime oscar nominee, had cancer back in 2011, however, its unclear if it was related to his death.
Scrooge scrooge albert finney richard harris and rex harrison were both seriously considered for the role of scrooge. Better quality then the ones that are already uploaded. Finney was mostly known for his role in tom jones, for his role as hercule poirot in murder on the orient express and for his role as edward bloom in big fish. Memorable quotes and exchanges from movies, tv series and more. Albert finney set the bar for his magnificent portrayal of scrooge. Albert finney and susannah york, onset of the film, tom jones, by woodfall film productions, with distribution via united artists uk, lopert pictures corporation us, 1963. The music, considered cheesy by todays standards still shines with cleverly combined choreography and bits of whimsy. Overture uncredited music by leslie bricusse performed by orchestra. English actor albert finney as ebenezer scrooge in scrooge. Dickens london miser ebenezer scrooge albert finney meets the spirits of christmases past, present and yet to come. The three ghosts who turn the miserly scrooge s life around on christmas eve are portrayed by edith evans past, kenneth more present and paddy stone yet to come. Get premium, high resolution news photos at getty images. But scrooge works very nicely on its intended level and the kids sitting near me seemed to be having a good time.
Scrooge with albert finney classic christmas movie. May 19, 2014 the shakiest gun in the west western film hd full length comedy duration. I have some new ideas for new years resolutions this. Rent scrooge 1970 starring albert finney and alec guinness on dvd and bluray. Find the perfect albert finney scrooge stock photo. To me it is the best version outside of dickens own text. Albert finney takes on the title role of ebeneezer scrooge, the elderly miser, despite being only 34 at the time of the movies release. It was filmed in london between january and may 1970 and directed by ronald neame, and starred albert finney as ebenezer scrooge.
London british actor albert finney, the academy awardnominated star of films from tom jones to skyfall, has died at the age of 82. Scrooge is a faithful adaptation of the classic charles dickens story, a christmas carol with musical numbers interspersed throughout the movie. And the music by leslie bricusse just fits perfectly with the story. Fivetime oscar nominee and english actor albert finney. The notion of albert finney playing ebenezer scrooge is admittedly mindboggling, and so is the idea of a christmas carol being turned into a musical.
The costumes are fabulous and the scenes are wonderful. The film received limited praise, but albert finney won the golden globe award for best actor in a musicalcomedy in 1971. He attended the royal academy of dramatic art and worked in the theatre before attaining prominence on screen in the early 1960s, debuting with the entertainer 1960, directed by tony richardson, who had previously directed him in the theatre. Albert finney 9 may 1936 7 february 2019 was an english actor who worked in film, television and theatre. Pdf download alec guinness the authorized biography pdf full ebook. The films score was composed by leslie bricusse and arranged and conducted by ian fraser. Albert finney, alec guinness, edith evans, kenneth more, laurence naismith, michael medwin, david collings, anton rodgers. This is the best scrooge movie of all time, its absolutely wonderful. Finney had initially refused, reconsidered once he read the script and asked for the role. I dont feel i need to explain much about the music.