Bill Murray stars as Frank Cross, with Karen Allen as Claire Phillips and John Forsythe as Lew Hayward in the 1988 Christmas comedy ‘Scrooged‘.
Main cast
- Frank CrossBill MurrayMain
- Claire PhillipsKaren AllenMain
- Lew HaywardJohn ForsytheMain
Supporting cast
- Ghost of Christmas PresentCarol KaneSupp
- BusterBobcat GoldthwaitSupp
- Grace CooleyAlfre WoodardSupp
- Eliot LoudermilkRobert MitchumSupp
- Preston RhinelanderMichael J. PollardSupp
- Brice CummingsJohn GloverSupp
- Ghost of Christmas PastDavid JohansenSupp
- Ghost of Christmas Yet to ComeRobert HammondSupp
Guest & voice
- Himself (cameo)Lee MajorsGuest
- Herself (cameo)Mary Lou RettonGuest
- Himself (cameo)Jamie FarrGuest
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About this cast
‘Scrooged’ is a 1988 American Christmas comedy film directed by Richard Donner, starring Bill Murray as a cynical TV executive who is visited by three ghosts on Christmas Eve. The film is a modern retelling of Charles Dickens’ ‘A Christmas Carol’ and features a supporting cast including Karen Allen, John Forsythe, and Carol Kane.
FAQs
Who plays Frank Cross in Scrooged?
Bill Murray plays Frank Cross, the cynical TV executive who is the protagonist of the film.
Is Scrooged a direct adaptation of A Christmas Carol?
Yes, it is a modern retelling of Charles Dickens’ ‘A Christmas Carol’, set in a television network in New York City.
Who directed Scrooged?
The film was directed by Richard Donner, known for ‘Superman’ and ‘The Goonies’.
What is the role of Carol Kane in Scrooged?
Carol Kane plays the Ghost of Christmas Present, a fairy-like character who is both sweet and violent.
Does Scrooged have any notable cameos?
Yes, the film includes cameos from Lee Majors, Mary Lou Retton, and Jamie Farr, among others.
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