The Muppet Christmas Carol
The Muppet Christmas Carol
The Muppet Christmas Carol
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1992
1h 26m
7.4(1092 votes)
Music
Comedy
Family
Fantasy
Drama

Overview

A retelling of the classic Dickens tale of Ebenezer Scrooge, miser extraordinaire. He is held accountable for his dastardly ways during night-time visitations by the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Future.

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Production Companies

Walt Disney Pictures
Jim Henson Productions

Videos & Trailers

5 videos

Cast & Crew

67 members
Acting

Michael Caine

Scrooge

Michael Caine
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Dave Goelz

The Great Gonzo as Charles Dickens / Robert Marley / Dr. Bunsen Honeydew / Betina Cratchit / Rat / Zoot (voice)

Dave Goelz
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Steve Whitmire

Kermit the Frog as Bob Cratchit / Rizzo the Rat / Beaker / Bean Bunny / Belinda Cratchit / Beetle / Lips / Pig Gentleman (voice)

Steve Whitmire
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Jerry Nelson

Tiny Tim Cratchit / Jacob Marley / Ghost of Christmas Present / Lew Zealand / Ma Bear / Mouse / Mr. Applegate / Penguin / Pig Gentleman / Pops / Rat (voice)

Jerry Nelson
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Frank Oz

Miss Piggy as Emily Cratchit / Fozzie Bear as Fozziewig / Sam the Eagle as Headmaster of Junior High Graduates / Animal / George the Janitor / Horse and Carriage Driver / Vegetable Salesman (voice)

Frank Oz
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David Rudman

Rat / Peter Cratchit / Old Joe / Swedish Chef (voice)

David Rudman
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Don Austen

Ghost of Christmas Present (performer) / Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come (performer)

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Jessica Fox

Ghost of Christmas Past (voice)

Jessica Fox
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Robert Tygner

Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come (performer) / Ghost of Christmas Past (performer) / Turkey / Additional Muppets (uncredited) (voice)

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Steven Mackintosh

Fred, Scrooge's Nephew

Steven Mackintosh
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Meredith Braun

Belle

Meredith Braun
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Robin Weaver

Clara

Robin Weaver
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Raymond Coulthard

Young Scrooge

Raymond Coulthard
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Russell Martin

Young Scrooge

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Camera

Theo Sanders

Young Scrooge

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Kristopher Milnes

Young Scrooge

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Edward Sanders

Young Scrooge

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Anthony Hamblin

Boy #1

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Fergus Brazier

Boy #2

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David Shaw-Parker

Old Joe

David Shaw-Parker
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William Todd-Jones

Ghost of Christmas Past / Additional Muppets (voice)

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Mike Quinn

Pig Gentleman / Undertaker (voice)

Mike Quinn
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Karen Prell

Daughter Mouse / Ghost of Christmas Past (performer) / Additional Muppet Performer (voice)

Karen Prell
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Ian Allen

Additional Muppet Performer (voice)

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David Alan Barclay

Additional Muppet Performer (voice)

David Alan Barclay
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Robbie Barnett

Additional Muppet Performer (voice)

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James Barton

Additional Muppet Performer (voice)

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Joan Barton

Additional Muppet Performer (voice)

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Michael Bayliss

Additional Muppet Performer

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Simon Buckley

Additional Muppet Performer (voice)

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David Bulbeck

Additional Muppet Performer (voice)

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Marcus Clarke

Additional Muppet Performer (voice)

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Sue Dacre

Additional Muppet Performer (voice)

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Craig Crane

Additional Muppet Performer (voice)

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Taylor David

Additional Muppet Performer (voice)

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John Eccleston

Additional Muppet Performer (voice)

John Eccleston
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Geoff Felix

Additional Muppet Performer (voice)

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Kate Frost

Additional Muppet Performer (voice)

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Ken Haines

Additional Muppet Performer (voice)

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Crew

Ronnie Le Drew

Additional Muppet Performer (voice)

Ronnie Le Drew
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Christopher Leith

Additional Muppet Performer (voice)

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Anthony Lymboura

Additional Muppet Performer (voice)

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Rebecca Nagan

Additional Muppet Performer (voice)

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Angie Passmore

Additional Muppet Performer (voice)

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Peter Passmore

Additional Muppet Performer (voice)

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Nigel Plaskitt

Additional Muppet Performer (voice)

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Judy Preece

Additional Muppet Performer (voice)

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Sally Preisig

Additional Muppet Performer (voice)

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Gillie Robic

Additional Muppet Performer (voice)

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Tim Rose

Additional Muppet Performer (voice)

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Kaefan Shaw

Additional Muppet Performer (voice)

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David Showler

Additional Muppet Performer (voice)

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Crew

John Thirtle

Additional Muppet Performer (voice)

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Ian Thom

Additional Muppet Performer (voice)

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Mark Alexander Todd

Additional Muppet Performer (voice)

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Ian Tregonning

Additional Muppet Performer (voice)

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Simon J. Williamson

Additional Muppet Performer (voice)

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Victoria Willing

Additional Muppet Performer (voice)

Victoria Willing
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Phill Woodfine

Additional Muppet Performer (voice)

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Peter Robbins

Additional Muppet Performer (voice)

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Jack Angel

Additional Muppet Performer (uncredited)

Jack Angel
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Hyma Beckley

Elderly Gent (uncredited)

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Caroline Dillon

Dancer (uncredited)

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Louise Gold

Mrs. Dilber / Spider / Additional Muppet Performer (voice) (uncredited)

Louise Gold
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Bill Farmer

Additional Muppet Performer (uncredited)

Bill Farmer
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Patrick Pinney

Additional Muppet Performer (uncredited)

Patrick Pinney
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Phil Proctor

Additional Muppet Performer (uncredited)

Phil Proctor

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