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

Director:

Metin Hüseyin

Writers:

Henry Fielding (written by) and
Simon Burke (screenplay)

Seasons:

1

Release Date:

5 April 1998 (USA)

Genre:

Drama | Romance

Plot:

A new adaptation of the classic novel by Henry Fielding of the life, loves and adventures of the charming rascal Tom Jones...

Plot Keywords:

1700s | Bawdy | Historical | Love | TV Mini-Series

Awards:

4 wins & 4 nominations

Cast

John Sessions

...

Henry Fielding (unknown episodes)

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

Filming Locations:

Belton House, Belton, Lincolnshire, England, UK

Company:

A&E Television Networks

Movie Connections:

Version of Tom Jones (1963)

Soundtrack:

Phyllis, Talk No More of Passion

Fabulous

My Development of the Novel class (a senior level class) watched this adaptation of the novel and found it delightful and enlightening. The class was held during spring quarter after lunch. Even people who normally skipped class on Friday (spring fever, you know) came just to watch Tom Jones.

The costumes were excellent! Honour's and Squire Western's characters in particular were over the top (left visible toothmarks on the scenery), but since this falls into the comedy category it all fits.

I'd highly recommend this for serious literature students as well as for those who have no patience with the written word.