The Muppet Christmas carol / Walt Disney Pictures presents from Jim Henson Productions ; a Brian Henson film ; screenplay by Jerry Juhl ; produced by Brian Henson and Martin G. Baker ; directed by Brian Henson.
A comic adaptation of the classic Charles Dickens' novel in which miser Ebenezer Scrooge learns the true meaning of Christmas and reforms his heartless and money-grubbing ways after being visited on Christmas Eve by four ghosts. Featuring Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, Gonzo, and many other favorite Muppets. Contains original music and dazzling special effects.
Main feature. One more sleep till Christmas -- Marley & Marley -- The ghost of Christmas past -- A sad goodbye -- The Ghost of Christmas Present -- It feels like Christmas -- Christmas at the Cratchits' -- The Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come -- A new man -- Bonus features. Outtakes & bloopers : on the set gag reel -- Backstage Disney : Pepe Profiles present : Gonzo : portrait of the artist as a young weirdo -- Christmas around the world -- Audio commentary.
Note
"Restored and remastered 20th anniversary edition"--Container.
Based on the novel by Charles Dickens.
Special features: audio commentary with director Brian Henson; blooper reel; Pepe profiles presents Gonzo, a portrait of the artist as a young weirdo; Christmas around the world.
Credits (note)
Director of photography, John Fenner ; editor, Michael Jablow ; songs by Paul Williams ; original score by Miles Goodman ; costume designers, Ann Hollowood, Polly Smith ; production designer, Val Strazovec.
Performer (note)
Michael Caine.
Audience (note)
MPAA rating: G.
System details (note)
DVD, region 1; full screen extended version or widescreen theatrical presentation; Dolby Digital.
Terms of use (note)
Classroom use may be subject to licensing restrictions.
Language (note)
English or French soundtrack; optional subtitles for the deaf and hearing impaired; SDH.
Title
The Muppet Christmas carol / Walt Disney Pictures presents from Jim Henson Productions ; a Brian Henson film ; screenplay by Jerry Juhl ; produced by Brian Henson and Martin G. Baker ; directed by Brian Henson.
DVD, region 1; full screen extended version or widescreen theatrical presentation; Dolby Digital.
Cast
Michael Caine.
Performer
Voices: Dave Goelz, Steve Whitmire, Jerry Nelson, Frank Oz.
Credits
Director of photography, John Fenner ; editor, Michael Jablow ; songs by Paul Williams ; original score by Miles Goodman ; costume designers, Ann Hollowood, Polly Smith ; production designer, Val Strazovec.
Audience
MPAA rating: G.
Terms of use
Classroom use may be subject to licensing restrictions.
Language
English or French soundtrack; optional subtitles for the deaf and hearing impaired; SDH.
Added author
Henson, Brian, film director, film producer.
Baker, Martin G., film producer.
Juhl, Jerry, screenwriter.
Caine, Michael, actor.
Kermit, the Frog, actor.
Miss Piggy, actor.
Gonzo the Great, actor.
Goelz, Dave, voice actor.
Whitmire, Steve, 1959- voice actor.
Nelson, Jerry, 1934-2012, voice actor.
Oz, Frank, voice actor.
Fenner, John (Cinematographer), director of photography.