David Copperfield (1969)
A young man journeys from a difficult childhood to maturity, exploring social injustice, personal development, and the complexities of human relationships.
- Date of release
- 1969-12-01
- TMDB
- 5.6 / 10 (16)
- Runtime
- 1h 58m
- Genres
- Drama, TV Movie
- Director
- Delbert Mann
Casting
- Richard Attenborough — Mr. Tungay
- Cyril Cusack — Barkis
- Edith Evans — Aunt Betsy Trotwood
- Pamela Franklin — Dora Spenlow
- Susan Hampshire — Agnes Wickfield
- Wendy Hiller — Mrs. Micawber
- Ron Moody — Uriah Heep
- Laurence Olivier — Mr. Creakle
- Robin Phillips — David Copperfield
- Michael Redgrave — Dan Peggotty
- Ralph Richardson — Mr. Micawber
- Emlyn Williams — Mr. Dick
Interesting facts
- Based on: David Copperfield
- Filmed in: Pinewood Studios
David Copperfield is a 1969 British film directed by Delbert Mann based on the 1850 novel of the same name by Charles Dickens, adapted by Jack Pulman. The film was released in the UK in 1970. It stars Robin Phillips in the title role and Ralph Richardson as Micawber, and features well-known actors Richard Attenborough, Laurence Olivier, Susan Hampshire, Cyril Cusack, Wendy Hiller, Edith Evans, Michael Redgrave and Ron Moody.
Production
It was made in the UK for 20th Century Fox Television with some exteriors filmed in Suffolk, and interior scenes filmed at The Swan Hotel in Southwold.
The music score was the last Malcolm Arnold wrote for a film.
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