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"The History of Tom Jones, a Foundling" (1997) More at IMDbPro »TV mini-series

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Seasons:
1 full episode list
Release Date:
5 April 1998 (USA) more
Genre:
Drama | Romance more
Plot:
A new adaptation of the classic novel by Henry Fielding of the life, loves and adventures of the charming rascal Tom Jones... more
Awards:
4 wins & 4 nominations more
User Comments:
Best period drama adaptation ever! more

Cast

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John Sessions ... Henry Fielding (5 episodes, 1997)

Benjamin Whitrow ... Squire Allworthy (5 episodes, 1997)
Ron Cook ... Benjamin Partridge (5 episodes, 1997)

Christopher Fulford ... Mr. Square (5 episodes, 1997)
Richard Ridings ... Reverend Thwackum (5 episodes, 1997)
Brian Blessed ... Squire Western (5 episodes, 1997)
Frances de la Tour ... Aunt Western (5 episodes, 1997)
Max Beesley ... Tom Jones / ... (5 episodes, 1997)

James D'Arcy ... Blifil (5 episodes, 1997)

Samantha Morton ... Sophia Western / ... (5 episodes, 1997)
Brian Pettifer ... Parson Supple (5 episodes, 1997)
Kathy Burke ... Honour (5 episodes, 1997)
Sylvester McCoy ... Mr. Dowling (4 episodes, 1997)
Michelle Fairley ... Mrs. Fitzpatrick (4 episodes, 1997)
Camille Coduri ... Jenny Jones (3 episodes, 1997)
Celia Imrie ... Mrs. Miller (3 episodes, 1997)
Matt Bardock ... Jack Nightingale (3 episodes, 1997)

Kelly Reilly ... Nancy Miller (3 episodes, 1997)
Lindsay Duncan ... Lady Bellaston (3 episodes, 1997)
Peter Capaldi ... Lord Fellamar (3 episodes, 1997)
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Additional Details

Runtime:
UK:95 min (5 episodes) | USA:120 min (3 episodes)
Country:
UK
Language:
English
Color:
Color
Sound Mix:
Stereo
Certification:
Australia:PG | UK:15

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Movie Connections:
Version of Tom Jones (1996) (TV) more
Soundtrack:
Phyllis, Talk No More of Passion more

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7 out of 7 people found the following comment useful:-
Best period drama adaptation ever!, 14 April 1999
Author: Ellie Stringer from London, England

I saw this when it was first shown in the UK in 97 and I still love it. It was amazing - fun, gripping, well acted. I fell in love with Max Beesley and it even made me want to read the book. I cannot see how anybody could not get dragged into the great plot and the wonderful acting, music and camera work. Well done, BBC!

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