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The Stingiest Man in Town

Play trailer Poster for The Stingiest Man in Town TV-G,  1978,  50m,  Holiday/ Animation/ Musical Play Trailer Watchlist
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A re-telling of Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol."

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Alonso Duralde TheWrap Dec 6, 2018
This made-for-TV musical version rarely surfaces these days, and that's a pity, particularly since Rathbone's patented brand of hammy villainy suits the character so well Go to Full Review
Emily St. James AV Club Dec 6, 2018
B+
The Stingiest Man In Town remains a brisk retelling of one of the most famous stories ever told, a retelling that boasts fun songs, a good deal of TV history being made, and a great central performance. Go to Full Review
Matthew Jackson Syfy Wire Dec 7, 2018
A traditionally animated musical special that's surprisingly emotional. Go to Full Review
Ryan Voyles Paste Magazine Dec 6, 2018
The animation and Matthau help to create one of the most underrated specials in the Rankin/Bass catalogue. Go to Full Review
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Albus R Aug 27, 2017 Rankin/Bass do a highly abbreviated, musical version of "A Christmas Carol". It's fine, but it's a tough story to do justice to in under an hour, and inserting songs certainly doesn't help. What you essentially get is the high points and little else. Walter Matthau is a fine actor, but he's not quite what you want for Scrooge. The story is narrated by B.A.H. Humbug, an insect voiced by Tom Bosley. The less said about that the better. See more
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Cast & Crew

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Jules Bass

Director

Arthur Rankin Jr.

Director

Walter Matthau

Voice

Robert Morse

Voice

Tom Bosley

Voice

Theodore Bikel

Voice

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Movie Info

Synopsis A re-telling of Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol."
Director
Jules Bass, Arthur Rankin Jr.
Producer
Jules Bass, Arthur Rankin Jr.
Screenwriter
Romeo Muller
Rating
TV-G
Genre
Holiday, Animation, Musical
Release Date (TV)
Dec 23, 1978
Runtime
50m
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