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Tom Jones (1963)

Not Rated | | Adventure, Comedy, History | 11 December 1963 (France)
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The romantic and chivalrous adventures of adopted bastard Tom Jones in 18th century England.

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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
George Devine ... Squire Allworthy
... Bridget Allworthy
... Mrs. Wilkins
... Jenny Jones / Mrs. Waters
... Partridge
... Tom Jones
... Molly Seagrim
... Black George
... Square
... Thwackum
... Blifil
... Mrs. Seagrim
... Lawyer Dowling
... Squire Western
... Sophie Western
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Storyline

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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class conflict | arranged marriage | rags to riches | secret letter | hidden truth | See All (33) »

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The whole world loves Tom Jones! See more »

Genres:

Adventure | Comedy | History

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MGM | Talent Agent

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Release Date:

11 December 1963 (France)  »

Also Known As:

Tom Jones - Zwischen Bett und Galgen  »

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Box Office

Budget:

$1,000,000 (estimated)

Gross USA:

$37,600,000

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$50,000,000, 31 January 2000
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(Westrex Recording System)| (restored version) (as Dolby Stereo® in selected theatres)

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1.37 : 1
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Trivia

Included among the American Film Institute's 1998 list of the 400 movies nominated for the Top 100 Greatest American Movies. 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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Crazy Credits

Opening credits: In the west of England there was once a Squire Allworthy. After several months in London he returned home. his sister, Bridget. his servants. after supper. "Mrs. Wilkins!" "aaah!" a baby! abandoned!!! "how did it get here?" "who can the mother be?" "Jenny Jones!" "who is the father Jenny?" "send for Partridge the barber!" Partridge the barber - the father? "I will deal with you later, sir!" "you must be sent away from this shame and degradation." "as for your child . . . . . " "I will bring him up as if he were my own son." "what will you call him brother?" "Tom Jones." of whom the opinion of all was that he was born to be hanged.

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Connections

Referenced in Remington Steele: Love Among the Steele (1983) See more »

Soundtracks

Sarabande
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Music by George Frideric Handel
Arranged by Douglas Gamley
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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is this film based on a novel?
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I fell off my chair!
5 September 2000 | by – See all my reviews

While my mother claims this is a "guy movie," I'm not a guy and find it one of the funniest, most charming movies ever made. The narration, music and just plain spunky tone of this movie makes it a unique piece -- you really DO have to see it to understand what it's all about! I highly recommend this movie -- as well as the book, which was published in 1749 but is just as funny today and highly readable, not "quaint" at all!
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