John Grin's Christmas (1986) - Turner Classic Movies

John Grin's Christmas


60m 1986

Brief Synopsis

A contemporary retelling of "A Christmas Carol" which places the modern-day Scrooge in a middle-class black community in America. John Grin, an ill-tempered businessman, undergoes a transformation when he is visited by the stately and dignified Ghost of Christmas Past, the super-Yuppie Ghost of Chr

Film Details

Genre
Adaptation
Drama
Release Date
1986

Technical Specs

Duration
60m

Synopsis

A contemporary retelling of "A Christmas Carol" which places the modern-day Scrooge in a middle-class black community in America. John Grin, an ill-tempered businessman, undergoes a transformation when he is visited by the stately and dignified Ghost of Christmas Past, the super-Yuppie Ghost of Christmas Present, and the bizarre Ghost of Christmas Future, as they all take him through an eye-opening look at himself and those around him.

Film Details

Genre
Adaptation
Drama
Release Date
1986

Technical Specs

Duration
60m

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