The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby (2001)

A young, compassionate man struggles to save his family and friends from the abusive exploitation of his cold-hearted, grasping uncle.

Director:

Stephen Whittaker

Writers:

Charles Dickens (novel), Martyn Hesford (adaptation)

Stars:

John Dallimore, James D'Arcy, Sophia Myles

2 wins & 2 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
John Dallimore	...	Vicar
James D'Arcy	...	Nicholas Nickleby
Sophia Myles	...	Kate Nickleby
Diana Kent	...	Mrs. Nickleby
Charles Dance	...	Ralph Nickleby
George Innes	...	Newman Noggs
Abigail McKern	...	Miss La Creevy
Gregor Fisher	...	Mr. Squeers
Archie Preston	...	Small Boy
Berwick Kaler	...	Mr. Snawley
Lee Ingleby	...	Smike
Pam Ferris	...	Mrs. Squeers
Chris Roebuck	...	Wackford Squeers Jnr.
Debbie Chazen	...	Fanny Squeers
Tom Hollander	...	Mr. Mantalini

Storyline

Nicholas Nickleby is an impoverished young man making his way in life in the cruel and unjust world of early Victorian England. His good looks, kind heart and gentlemanly manner are fine qualities, but will they be enough for what awaits him?

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Plot Keywords:

england | london england | reference to william shakespeare | reference to shakespeare's a midsummer night's dream | schoolmaster | 

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Genres:

Comedy | Drama

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Did You Know?

Trivia

Liz Smith plays the same role, Peg Sliderscew, that she played in an earlier BBC miniseries of Nicholas Nickleby (1977), over twenty years earlier.

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Connections

Referenced in Dickens (2002)

User Reviews

My feelings on Nicholas Nickelby

I watched the film on TV, because I was, at the time reading the book. I wanted to see if they were the same. I recorded it on video, which I am pleased to say I did, for I have watched it many times again! I really loved the film, and I found James D'Arcy TOTALLY gorgeous! In the novel it says, Nicholas was a good looking gentleman with a slight though manly figure....straight legs the lot! James D'Arcy is PERFECT if you ask me! I'd love to meet him, because he really played a great part. The film itself, with the evil, sinister Ralph Nickelby and the fussing Mrs. Nickelby was great. Mr. Mantalini makes everyone laugh, the sardonic attitude he carries! I give this film a TEN out of TEN and recommend it to anyone who wants to watch a good drama!

Details

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

29 January 2002 (USA)

Also Known As:

Nicholas Nickleby

Filming Locations:

Grassington, North Yorkshire, England, UK

Company Credits

Production Co:

Company Television, Nickleby TV Ltd.

Technical Specs

Runtime:

200 min

Color:

Color