In eighteenth century England, "first cousins" Tom Jones and Master Blifil grew up together in privilege in the western countryside, but could not be more different in nature. Tom, the ...
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Title: Tom Jones (1963)
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In eighteenth century England, "first cousins" Tom Jones and Master Blifil grew up together in privilege in the western countryside, but could not be more different in nature. Tom, the bastard son of one of Squire Allworthy's servants Jenny Jones and the local barber Partridge, was raised by virtuous Allworthy as his own after he sent Jenny away. Tom is randy, chasing anything in a skirt, he's having a sexual relationship on the sly with Molly Seagrim, the peasant daughter of Allworthy's gamekeeper. Tom is nonetheless kind-hearted and good-natured, he who is willing to defend that and those in which he believes. Blifil, on the other hand, is dour, and although outwardly pious, is cold-hearted and vengeful. Despite his randiness, Tom eventually falls in love with Sophie Western, who has just returned to the area after a few years abroad. Despite Sophie's love for Tom, Squire Western and his spinster sister would rather see Sophie marry Blifil rather than a bastard, who Western ... Written by Huggo
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Country:
UKLanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
12 March 1964 (West Germany) See more »Also Known As:
As Aventuras de Tom Jones See more »Box Office
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Narrator: In the west of England there was once a Squire Allworthy. After several months in London he returns home.
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(uncredited)
Words by Isaac Watts and music by William Croft
Sung in church
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First credited film role for Lynn Redgrave. (Redgrave had one previous film role, a "blink and you'll miss it" uncredited bit part in Shoot to Kill (1960), filmed three years before this film.) See more »Goofs
In the hunt scene, you can clearly see that the riders are following on a path made by automobiles. The path has tire tracks all along. See more »Quotes
[first lines]Narrator: In the west of England there was once a Squire Allworthy. After several months in London he returns home.
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O God Our Help in Ages Past(uncredited)
Words by Isaac Watts and music by William Croft
Sung in church
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If you cannot enjoy this movie, you have no relish for life and comedy and the human spirit. Albert Finney and Suzannah York are a delightful couple as Tom and his one love Sophie. One of the great things about the movie is the comments to the audience by Tom. The technique is not new (see The Road Movies), but it is used to great comic effect. And the voice-over narrator enhances all the action. If you don't know the story, Tom Jones is about a 'bastard' boy trying to make his way in the 1700's world of England. The story is delightful through, with the requisite villains, 'fallen' and lusty women, sword fights and some amazing coincidences. Everything about the movie is delightful, with great production values and an excellent cast. If you haven't seen this movie, please do so. I don't see how you can not enjoy it from beginning to end.