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The History of Tom Jones, a Foundling

  • TV Mini Series
  • 1997
  • 5h 14m
IMDb RATING
7.7/10
877
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Max Beesley and Samantha Morton in The History of Tom Jones, a Foundling (1997)
AdventureComedyDrama

A ribald and rowdy romp through the mansions and taverns of Georgian England. Henry Fielding's fallen hero bed-hops his way out of a good home and almost into a hangman's noose, via a series... Read allA ribald and rowdy romp through the mansions and taverns of Georgian England. Henry Fielding's fallen hero bed-hops his way out of a good home and almost into a hangman's noose, via a series of misadventures and misunderstandings.A ribald and rowdy romp through the mansions and taverns of Georgian England. Henry Fielding's fallen hero bed-hops his way out of a good home and almost into a hangman's noose, via a series of misadventures and misunderstandings.

  • Stars
    • John Sessions
    • Benjamin Whitrow
    • Ron Cook
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.7/10
    877
    YOUR RATING
    • Stars
      • John Sessions
      • Benjamin Whitrow
      • Ron Cook
    • 22User reviews
    • 2Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Won 3 BAFTA Awards
      • 4 wins & 5 nominations total

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    John Sessions
    John Sessions
    • Henry Fielding
    Benjamin Whitrow
    Benjamin Whitrow
    • Squire Allworthy
    Ron Cook
    Ron Cook
    • Benjamin Partridge
    Christopher Fulford
    Christopher Fulford
    • Mr. Square
    Richard Ridings
    Richard Ridings
    • Reverend Thwackum
    Brian Blessed
    Brian Blessed
    • Squire Western
    Frances de la Tour
    Frances de la Tour
    • Aunt Western
    Max Beesley
    Max Beesley
    • Tom Jones…
    James D'Arcy
    James D'Arcy
    • Blifil
    Samantha Morton
    Samantha Morton
    • Sophia Western
    Brian Pettifer
    Brian Pettifer
    • Parson Supple
    Kathy Burke
    Kathy Burke
    • Honour
    Sylvester McCoy
    Sylvester McCoy
    • Mr. Dowling
    Michelle Fairley
    Michelle Fairley
    • Mrs. Fitzpatrick
    Camille Coduri
    Camille Coduri
    • Jenny Jones
    Celia Imrie
    Celia Imrie
    • Mrs. Miller
    Matt Bardock
    • Jack Nightingale
    Kelly Reilly
    Kelly Reilly
    • Nancy Miller
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    • Trivia
      While filming a scene in which their characters get into a physical confrontation, Brian Blessed actually punched Peter Capaldi in the face so hard he knocked him unconscious.
    • Alternate versions
      The US release on A&E deleted several scenes from the original UK version, including some of the narrator's introductions, a few scenes with Blifil, and a brief (but graphic) sex scene.
    • Connections
      Version of Tom Jones (1917)
    • Soundtracks
      Why, Soldiers, Why
      Traditional

      Vocals performed by Max Beesley

    User reviews22

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    a rave
    I loved this miniseries and went out and bought it. It's extremely true to Fielding's style and philosophy, and I've always been a big fan of Fielding. I think it's far superior to Tony Richardson's version, in which Albert Finney was just too old to play this part. I think Max Beesley achieves the mix of innocence, good-heartedness and sensuality that Tom must have. I also think Samantha Morton walks the line between showing Sophia's dutiful side and the explosive temper that she inherited from her father, Squire Western. It's a lot of fun.
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    • Jun 25, 2002

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    • Release date
      • November 9, 1997 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • История Тома Джонса, найденыша
    • Filming locations
      • Belton House, Belton, Lincolnshire, England, UK(Lord Connaught's house)
    • Production companies
      • A+E Networks
      • British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)
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    • Runtime
      5 hours 14 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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