‘Scrooge’ Albert Finney plays the title role in this 1970 musical retelling of the Charles Dickens tale of redemption. And look for Alec Guinness as Jacob Marley’s ghost.

Albert Finney's portrayal of Scrooge, a miser thought to be beyond redemption, continues to enthrall.

British actor Albert Finney plays Ebeneezer Scrooge during the filming of "Scrooge", at Shepperton Studios, near London, Jan. 15, 1970. The film is a musical based on the Charles Dickens book "A ...

When did he play Scrooge? Albert played the iconic role of Ebenezer Scrooge back in 1970. The movie was a musical retelling of the Charles Dickens classic, which is about an old bitter man.

He spoke about how much his favorite Christmas movie of all-time, the 1970 film, Scrooge with Albert Finney affected him.

And while this big studio foray for Finney was also one of his more romantic roles, it also showcased his versatility with accents and with smarmy wit.“Scrooge” (1970)There have been dozens of ...

Albert Finney death: Veteran British actor who starred in Scrooge and Annie dies, aged 82 He was nominated for five Oscars over four decades ...

The score and book are closely adapted from the music and screenplay of the 1970 musical film Scrooge starring Albert Finney.

Scrooge (1970) Finney may not have made for the most natural musical star, but he still brings all the desired grump and malcontent to the role of Ebenezer Scrooge in Ronald Neame’s 1970 musical.

Its score and book are closely adapted from the music and screenplay of the 1970 musical film 'Scrooge' starring Albert Finney.

When did he play Scrooge? Albert played the iconic role of Ebenezer Scrooge back in 1970. The movie was a musical retelling of the Charles Dickens classic, which is about an old bitter man.