Review of A Christmas Carol (1984) by Hildie F — 25 Mar 2007

Not as good as the original version, but still it's a classic that I happily watch each Christmas.

This review of A Christmas Carol (1984) was written by Hildie F on 25 Mar 2007.

A Christmas Carol has generally received positive reviews.

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