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David Copperfield (1969) (TV)
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15 March 1970 (USA)
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Nominated for 3 Primetime Emmys.
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Different approach that actually works.
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(Cast overview, first billed only) | 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 |
| Sinéad Cusack | ... | Emily |
| James Donald | ... | Mr. Murdstone |
| James Hayter | ... | Porter |
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118 min | USA:120 min
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Color (Technicolor)
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Released as a theatrical film in Europe, this film premiered as an NBC television special in the USA.
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Version of "David Copperfield" (1974)
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With such a long novel to fit into 120m this 1969 film's screenplay actually abridges Dicken's work quite well. The actors are all very good with Susan Hampshire outstanding as the faithful Agnes. I enjoyed this film a lot as the plot is told in flashbacks by a somber and depressed Copperfield. The outstanding feature though is the haunting and beautiful musical theme that weaves throughout the productiom. I picked this up on DVD online for $5 from budget distributer Brentwood Home Entertainment (only distributer of this). Quality is pretty good for such a low price. Recommend this as probably the best of the Copperfield filmings only if you want a more Freudian rendition of it rather than a straightforward word for word of the classic novel.