A selfish, cynical television executive is haunted by three spirits bearing lessons on Christmas Eve.A selfish, cynical television executive is haunted by three spirits bearing lessons on Christmas Eve.A selfish, cynical television executive is haunted by three spirits bearing lessons on Christmas Eve.
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- TriviaFilming began in December 1987. With Christmas approaching, director Richard Donner asked if the production could have Christmas Day off, but Paramount Pictures executives refused, insisting that filming should continue on Christmas Day. However, Donner outwitted them. At the end of the day on December 24th, he fired the entire cast and crew. Two days later, on December 26th, he rehired everyone. The break allowed the cast and crew members to spend Christmas with their families.
- GoofsAfter the encounter with the Ghost of Christmas Past, Frank decides to visit Claire at work. The business card she had given him says "Operation Reach Out," but the doors Frank walks into say "Operation Outreach."
- Quotes
Frank Cross: The bitch hit me with a toaster!
- Crazy creditsAbout 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.
- Alternate versionsTBS runs an "edited for content" version of this film, that deletes or changes profanity and questionable dialog.
- SoundtracksBrown Eyed Girl
Written by Van Morrison
Performed by David Johansen (as Buster Poindexter)
Produced by Hank Medress, David Johansen (as Buster Poindexter)
Buster Poindexter courtesy of RCA Records
Featured review
This is a perfect vehicle for Bill Murray, his brand of sarcastic and caustic delivery is nailed on perfect for Frank Cross, the modern day scrooge in this tale. I have often found him to be an acquired taste, I mean don't get me wrong here, I'm a big fan and can repeatedly watch his best offerings, but it's not hard to understand why his style is not universally loved. Scrooged is pure and simply the modern spin of the story we all have grown up with, that isn't to say that the film loses anything as regards Christmas spirit, because it doesn't, the message is still the same, and in this ever changing world of ours the core essence of the story is one the world should heed.
This version is a blast, it's loud, it's brash, but boy is it damn funny, and I personally watch it every Christmas without fail. And yes, I watch it alongside the glorious Alistair Sim version, for although they are poles apart in class, they both entertain for very different reasons.
Joining Murray in this festive romp is the delightful Karen Allen, while luminaries such as former New York Dolls front man David Johansen and Mr. Laconic himself, Robert Mitchum, add some weight to the cast list. It all works really rather well with the exception of Carol Kane's Ghost Of Christmas Present, where to me she comes off as being more annoying than funny, but that of course is a personal opinion and I know as fact that many others adore her energetic performance. With quips aplenty and of course with a simple heartfelt message at the core, Scrooged is truly a sharp and enjoyable film to be enjoyed at the festive period.
Thanks boys, get the nurse! 8/10
This version is a blast, it's loud, it's brash, but boy is it damn funny, and I personally watch it every Christmas without fail. And yes, I watch it alongside the glorious Alistair Sim version, for although they are poles apart in class, they both entertain for very different reasons.
Joining Murray in this festive romp is the delightful Karen Allen, while luminaries such as former New York Dolls front man David Johansen and Mr. Laconic himself, Robert Mitchum, add some weight to the cast list. It all works really rather well with the exception of Carol Kane's Ghost Of Christmas Present, where to me she comes off as being more annoying than funny, but that of course is a personal opinion and I know as fact that many others adore her energetic performance. With quips aplenty and of course with a simple heartfelt message at the core, Scrooged is truly a sharp and enjoyable film to be enjoyed at the festive period.
Thanks boys, get the nurse! 8/10
- hitchcockthelegend
- Mar 3, 2008
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Holiday Movie Posters We Love
Holiday Movie Posters We Love
We've rounded up some of our favorite posters for holiday movies over the years. Which ones are you favorites?
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- Release date
- Country of origin
- Language
- Also known as
- Los fantasmas contraatacan
- Filming locations
- Toronto, Ontario, Canada(Exterior)
- Production companies
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Box office
- Budget
- $32,000,000 (estimated)
- Gross US & Canada
- $60,328,558
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $13,027,842
- Nov 27, 1988
- Gross worldwide
- $60,329,560
- Runtime1 hour 41 minutes
- Color
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 1.85 : 1
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