Scrooge
UK (1970): Drama/Fantasy/Musical/Family
A mixed bag as variations on A Christmas Carol go, this 1970 British musical tells the usual story of Scrooge (Albert Finney) and his spirits on Christmas Eve, although the whole thing is set to music by Leslie Bricusse. Except for Finney's feisty and involved performance, however, there isn't much to recommend this. The songs, which absorb so much of the evolving story line and emotions, are not all that good. Plenty of support, however, from the likes of Roy Kinnear and Dame Edith Evans, the handsome production is directed by veteran Ronald Neame. (Cinema Center 100, Waterbury/National General) (Tom Keogh, Amazon.com)
4 nominations
· Art Direction/Set Decoration 1970: Terry Marsh & Bob Cartwright - Art Direction, Pamela Cornell - Set Decoration
· Costume Design 1970: Margaret Furse
· Music Scoring Awards (Original Song Score) 1970: Leslie Bricusse, Ian Fraser, Herbert Spencer
· Music Best Song 1970: "Thank You Very Much" Leslie Bricusse - Music & Lyric