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.
Acting
Caine's dead-serious Scrooge opposite Gonzo's chaos—unhinged brilliance.
Practical Effects
Gothic London built for puppets, no green screen cowardice here.
Director
Brian Henson
Michael Caine
Ebenezer Scrooge
Dave Goelz
The Great Gonzo as Charles Dickens / Robert Marley / Dr. Bunsen Honeydew / Betina Cratchit / Rat / Zoot (voice)
Steve Whitmire
Kermit the Frog as Bob Cratchit / Rizzo the Rat / Beaker / Bean Bunny / Belinda Cratchit / Beetle / Lips / Pig Gentleman (voice)
Jerry Nelson
Tiny Tim Cratchit / Jacob Marley / Ghost of Christmas Present / Lew Zealand / Ma Bear / Mouse / Mr. Applegate / Penguin / Pig Gentleman / Pops / Rat (voice)
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)
David Rudman
Rat / Peter Cratchit / Old Joe / Swedish Chef (voice)
Don Austen
Ghost of Christmas Present (performer) / Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come (performer)
Jessica Fox
Ghost of Christmas Past (voice)
Steven Mackintosh
Fred, Scrooge's Nephew
Meredith Braun
Belle
Robin Weaver
Clara
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The "When Love Is Gone" number was cut from theatrical prints but restored for home releases after fans revolted.
Brian Henson insisted Caine treat the Muppets as real actors; he never broke character once, creating genuine on-screen chemistry with felt.
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