David Copperfield

The Resource David Copperfield
Label
David Copperfield
Statement of responsibility
Omnibus Productions presents ; screenplay by Jack Pulman ; produced by Frederick Brogger ; directed by Delbert Mann
Title variation
Charles Dickens' David Copperfield
Contributor
Actor
Composer
Conductor
Director
Producer
Screenwriter
Subject
Genre
Language
eng
Summary
  • "Charles Dickens' novel is given a respectful treatment in this faithful retelling of the classic story. Told in flashback style, the film follows young David's journey through life, beginning as a young orphan to an adult filled with regret, who eventually finds resolution in the present."--Container notes
  • David Copperfield's idyllic life changes when his mother marries Mr. Murdstone. When she dies, David's stepfather takes David from school and forces him to do back-breaking work in his winery. Eventually, David runs away to his eccentric Aunt Betsy's home, where he might find the respect and love he never had as a child
Cataloging source
FSM
Characteristic
videorecording
Credits note
Director of photography, Ken Hodges ; editor, Peter Boita ; music composed and conducted by Malcolm Arnold
Dewey number
791.43
Language note
In English
PerformerNote
Richard Attenborough, Cyril Cusack, Edith Evans, Pamela Franklin, Susan Hampshire, Wendy Hiller, Ron Moody, Lawrence Olivier, Robin Phillips, Michael Redgrave, Ralph Richardson
Runtime
120
Target audience
general
Technique
live action
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