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What was the 1988 movie scrooged about?

"Scrooged" is a 1988 American Christmas dark comedy film that is a modern-day adaptation of Charles Dickens' classic novella *A Christmas Carol*.

Here's the basic plot:

* Frank Cross (Bill Murray) is a cynical and ruthless television executive who has lost his Christmas spirit. He runs a New York City television network and pushes his staff to extremes, even forcing them to work on Christmas Eve.

* Three ghosts visit Frank on Christmas Eve:

* The Ghost of Christmas Past shows him his childhood and the events that led to his current state.

* The Ghost of Christmas Present shows him the current miserable state of his life and the unhappiness he has caused to his employees and those around him.

* The Ghost of Christmas Future shows him a vision of his future, including a lonely and unfulfilled death.

* Frank is horrified by what he sees and undergoes a transformation. He realizes the error of his ways and vows to change.

* He attempts to make amends with those he has wronged, including his former fiancée, and rediscovers the true meaning of Christmas.

"Scrooged" is a humorous and cynical take on the classic story, with Bill Murray delivering a memorable performance as the modern-day Scrooge. The film also features a star-studded cast, including Karen Allen, John Forsythe, and Bobcat Goldthwait.

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