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Ebbie

  • TV Movie
  • 19951995
  • TV-GTV-G
  • 1h 36m
IMDb RATING
6.5/10
695
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Susan Lucci and Taran Noah Smith in Ebbie (1995)
  • Drama
  • Fantasy
In this updated retelling of Dickens' "A Christmas Carol," ruthless business-woman and shopping store owner Elizabeth "Ebbie" Scrooge is taught the true spirit of Christmas by three Spirits ... Read allIn this updated retelling of Dickens' "A Christmas Carol," ruthless business-woman and shopping store owner Elizabeth "Ebbie" Scrooge is taught the true spirit of Christmas by three Spirits who visit her.In this updated retelling of Dickens' "A Christmas Carol," ruthless business-woman and shopping store owner Elizabeth "Ebbie" Scrooge is taught the true spirit of Christmas by three Spirits who visit her.
IMDb RATING
6.5/10
695
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • George Kaczender
  • Writers
    • Paul Redford
    • Ed Redlich
  • Stars
    • Susan Lucci
    • Wendy Crewson
    • Ron Lea
Top credits
  • Director
    • George Kaczender
  • Writers
    • Paul Redford
    • Ed Redlich
  • Stars
    • Susan Lucci
    • Wendy Crewson
    • Ron Lea
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    • 29User reviews
    • 5Critic reviews
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    Susan Lucci and Taran Noah Smith in Ebbie (1995)
    Susan Lucci and Taran Noah Smith in Ebbie (1995)
    Susan Lucci and Taran Noah Smith in Ebbie (1995)
    Jeffrey DeMunn in Ebbie (1995)
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    Jeffrey DeMunn in Ebbie (1995)
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    Susan Lucci and Bill Croft in Ebbie (1995)
    Susan Lucci and Bill Croft in Ebbie (1995)

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    Susan Lucci
    Susan Lucci
    • Elizabeth 'Ebbie' Scroogeas Elizabeth 'Ebbie' Scrooge
    Wendy Crewson
    Wendy Crewson
    • Roberta 'Robbie' Cratchetas Roberta 'Robbie' Cratchet
    Ron Lea
    Ron Lea
    • Paulas Paul
    Molly Parker
    Molly Parker
    • Francine 'Frannie' (mother and daughter)as Francine 'Frannie' (mother and daughter)
    Lorena Gale
    Lorena Gale
    • Ritaas Rita…
    Jennifer Clement
    Jennifer Clement
    • Ghost of Christmas Past #1as Ghost of Christmas Past #1
    Nicole Parker
    Nicole Parker
    • Ghost of Christmas Past #2as Ghost of Christmas Past #2
    Susan Hogan
    Susan Hogan
    • Mrs. Dobsonas Mrs. Dobson
    Kevin McNulty
    Kevin McNulty
    • Mr. Dobsonas Mr. Dobson
    Taran Noah Smith
    Taran Noah Smith
    • Tim 'Timmy' Cratchetas Tim 'Timmy' Cratchet
    Jeffrey DeMunn
    Jeffrey DeMunn
    • Jake Marleyas Jake Marley
    Adrienne Carter
    Adrienne Carter
    • Little Ebbieas Little Ebbie
    Bill Croft
    Bill Croft
    • Lutheras Luther…
    Elan Ross Gibson
    • Homeless Womanas Homeless Woman
    Laura Harris
    Laura Harris
    • Martha Cratchetas Martha Cratchet
    Sarah Hayward
    Sarah Hayward
    • Nurse #2as Nurse #2
    Maria Herrera
    Maria Herrera
    • Nurse #1as Nurse #1
    Gary Jones
    Gary Jones
    • Floor Manageras Floor Manager
    • Director
      • George Kaczender
    • Writers
      • Paul Redford
      • Ed Redlich
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      Jake is several years older than Ebbie in the film, but in real life, Jeffrey DeMunn, who was born in 1947, is four months younger than Susan Lucci, who was born in 1946.
    • Goofs
      Ebbie's hair changes color from almost black to reddish brown from scene to scene.
    • Quotes

      Ebbie: Who are you talking to?

      Jake Marley: My boss. You thought I was tough?

      Jake Marley: [talking to God on his cellphone] Yes I'm handling it.

      Ebbie: Handling what?

      Jake Marley: Change the agenda Ebbie. Reverse the priorities. I taught you everything.

      Ebbie: Yes Jake, you did.

      Jake Marley: And you know squat! You know the price of everything and the value of nothing. What you sow you reap! Do you remember Eb'? You and me? We used to be such go-getters. Always hungry. Never off the job. Do you remember what we used to say? We said, "There'll be plenty of time to rest when we're dead." Well, there's NOT!

    • Connections
      Referenced in Will & Grace: All About Christmas Eve (2002)

    User reviews29

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    should become a holiday tradition
    Forget about Its A Wonderful Life and Miracle on 34th Street for a moment. This great film should also be traditional family fare at Christmas as well. Even though it was written over 150 years ago, Dicken's A Christmas Carol is still as topical as today's headlines because in this age of commercialism at Christmas we need to heed its message more then ever. With the exception of Sherlock Holmes and Shakespeare roles, I don't think there has ever been a part played by as many great actors as the role of Scrooge. Alastair Sim, Walter Matthau, James Whitmore, Jack Klugman, George C. Scott, Albert Finney and Patrick Stewart. Isn't it ironic that to me the best interpretation of Scrooge was done by a woman! Susan Lucci is superb in this challenging role. I am usually a puritan when it comes to updating classic tales, but this is brilliantly done here. Lucci makes you loathe her character and at the same time pity her. Watch the scene where she relives her sister's death or the one at the end where she sees herself dying alone and unloved and realizes what a wasted life of greed she has lived. She should have gotten an Emmy for this great performance. Two very fine character actors Wendy Crewson and Jeff DeMunn also shine as "Roberta" Cratchit and "Jake" Marley.
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    • Sep 29, 2001

    Details

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    • Release date
      • December 4, 1995 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • Canada
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Ebbie: A Christmas Story
    • Filming locations
      • Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
    • Production company
      • Crescent Entertainment
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 36 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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