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An American Christmas Carol, actor Henry Winkler

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4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (170 customer reviews)

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  • Language: English
  • Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Rated: NR (Not Rated)
  • Studio: Shout Factory
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (170 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B0088AW5I4
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #36,426 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)
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Henry Winkler's performance as a miserly financier anchors this often-elegant 1979 TV-movie adaptation of Charles Dickens's classic holiday story of kindness and redemption. Buried under layers of old-age makeup (by Oscar winner Greg Cannom), Winkler manages to bring forth both the bitterness and the pain that fuel Benedict Slade, an elderly finance company president who spends a Depression-era Christmas Eve crushing the spirits of his fellow New Hampshire residents by evicting debtors from their homes or repossessing their belongings. Upon claiming and attempting to destroy a valuable edition of Dickens's Christmas Carol, Slade is visited by a trio of ghosts (David Wayne, Gerard Parkes, and Dorian Harewood) who attempt to convince him to change his ways or suffer a terrible fate. Tony Award-nominated writer Jerome Coopersmith does a fine job of adapting Dickens's story, smartly adding political and financial details germane to the period that anchor its 20th-century American setting; director Eric Till capably balances the fantasy and everyday elements, and captures the period detail and snowy locations (Ontario, Canada, stands in for New England) with an eye towards the picturesque. But the film's success rests squarely on Winkler's shoulders, and the actor provides believable performances as both the youthful and aged Slade that did much to remind viewers that he was a far more talented performer than his most popular screen character, Fonzie of Happy Days, suggested. Shout Factory's full-frame presentation of An American Christmas Carol looks good, especially in comparison to other DVD releases of TV movies from the period, and offers a new eight-minute-plus interview with Winkler, who discusses his concerns about tackling the iconic story, as well as the challenges presented by the considerable makeup design. --Paul Gaita

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It is Christmas Eve 1933, and the townspeople of Concord, NH are trying to hold onto their holiday spirit in the face of the Great Depression. But old Mr. Benedict Slade (Henry Winkler) is ruining what hope they have left by mercilessly repossessing their prized goods. Alone in his apartment, Slade is visited by three ghosts--Christmas Past, Present and Future--who take him on a fantastic journey through time that will show him the tragic consequences of his actions if he doesn't mend his ways forever.

Customer Reviews

Now I finally got the DVD copy and am I glad. Eric Pregosin  |  17 reviewers made a similar statement
Henry Winkler is a great actor. Paulie Baggo Donuts  |  24 reviewers made a similar statement
This one is set in post-Depression era America and is oneof the best I've ever seen. D. Mckinzie  |  10 reviewers made a similar statement
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37 of 37 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars grey October 19, 2001
Format:DVD
Henry Winkler proves his acting ability in this American version of the Dickens classic. One will actually forget that he was 'The FONZ' and will be amazed at his transformation from nice guy to mean guy back to nice guy. The general feel of this movie, though, is grey. That's the best way to describe it. But then, it was a bleak grey time in American history, with the Great Depression and all. When Dickens originally wrote the book, it was a grey time in England's history as well, so the subdued feeling one gets while watching this 'modern' version fits in well with the spirit of the original story.
A nice twist (sorry, Oliver!) to a true classic.
By the way, for my money, the finest original version out there is the George C. Scott version followed closely by Alistair Sim.
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45 of 56 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars the best christmas movie i have ever watched. October 31, 1999
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Format:DVD
IT WAS 1979, CHRISTMAS JUST A COUPLE OF WEEKS AWAY FLICKING THROUGH THE CHANNELS, I STOPPED ON CITY TV, CHANNEL 79, AS IT WAS KNOWN AT THAT TIME. I STARTED WATCHING THIS MOVIE CALLED AN AMERICAN CHRISTMAS CAROL WITH HENRY WINKLER, EVER SINCE THAT NIGHT IN DECEMBER 1979. I HAVE ALWAYS TAKEN TIME WATCH THIS FANTASTIC MOVIE, I BOUGHT THE VIDEO, NOW I WILL BUY IT ON DVD. I THINK ITS THE BEST VERSION OF CHARLES DICKENS CHRISTMAS CLASSIC SCROOGE....
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16 of 19 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars A Classic Tale Revisited November 6, 2003
By A Customer
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
Awesome. If you like Christmas, then you'll like this movie. Just as the original by Dickens, it teaches us the true meaning of Christmas. I have been hooked since seeing this movie as a young adult and it still delivers. I enjoy the American twist on Dicken's story. You won't get a Victorian town in England, but you will get a simpler America and the American entrepreneurial spirit. Henry Winkler gives a commendable performance and the supporting cast works well. All in all, a must see for Christmas.
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5.0 out of 5 stars An American Christmas Carol, actor Henry Winkler
Among the best of this beloved Christmas story; We enjoy Henry Winkler's twist on Scrooge and the story-line. Read more
Published 6 days ago by Roger & Cyndy Wilber
4.0 out of 5 stars Love This
Been looking for this movie for a long time. It is a good twist on a classic novel. Besides it is Fonzy!
Published 20 days ago by Jay L Henson
5.0 out of 5 stars Film doesn't get enough credit
This Henry Winkler film never received (even today) the attention it deserved. An American adaptation of the Charles Dickens classic tale, this film will quickly become a Christmas... Read more
Published 1 month ago by JEFFREY H BLANK
5.0 out of 5 stars It's about time...
I can't believe how long it took "them" to get this wonderful Christmas show on DVD. It's a modern (1930s America) twist on Charles Dickens' classic tale. Read more
Published 2 months ago by David G.
5.0 out of 5 stars American Christmas Carol
We have been looking for this movie for over 15 years and were delighted to finally find it available on dvd! Love love love it!
Published 2 months ago by Christina England
5.0 out of 5 stars An American Christmas Carol
My husband and I have a Christmas movie collection which includes about 20 different versions of The Christmas Carol. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Cyndee
5.0 out of 5 stars An American Christmas Carol
In my opinion, the best of the Christmas Carol movies. Henry Winkler does a good job portraying Scrooge, especially with his reputation as the Fonz.
Published 2 months ago by John B in MN
5.0 out of 5 stars Finaly found it!
I always loved this version of Scrooge and I'm glad it's finally been released on blue ray.
So so so happy.
Published 3 months ago by ttwitewolf
5.0 out of 5 stars American Christmas Classic
This is a great movie. One of the better versions of A Christmas Carol out there. Henry Winkler proves what a great actor he is. Well worth a watch.
Published 3 months ago by Raymond C. Washburn
5.0 out of 5 stars American Classic
Been waiting for this to come to DVD - the remastered picture is great. Much better than my old VHS copy
Published 3 months ago by RobertB
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