The Muppet Christmas Carol

The Muppet Christmas Carol, starring Jim Henson's Muppets, is a 1992 film adaptation of Charles Dickens' classic novel A Christmas Carol.

Fast Facts

1. Directed by Brian Henson
2. Produced by Brian Henson
3. Written by Jerry Juhl
4. Relased on December 11, 1992 in the US
5. Starring Michael Caine, Dave Goelz, Steve Whitmire, Jerry Nelson, Frank Oz
6. Running Time 85 Minutes
7. Rated G

Story and Cast

The film is hosted and narrated by the Muppet Gonzo (Dave Goelz), who introduces himself as “Charles Dickens.” He tells the story of one Ebenezer Scrooge (Michael Caine), a cruel and greedy landowner with no Christmas spirit. Scrooge is given a chance to change his ways, and is visited by three (Muppet) ghosts on Christmas eve: the Ghost of Christmas Past (Jessica Fox), The Ghost of Christmas Present (Donald Austen) and the Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come (Robert Tygner). Scrooge is made to see the result of his present cruelty with regards to his employee Bob Cratchit (Kermit the Frog/Steve Whitmire), his wife Emily (Miss Piggy/Frank Oz) and their crippled son Tiny Tim (Jerry Nelson). Through this supernatural journey Scrooge has an epiphany that changes his heart.

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