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The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby (2001)

| Comedy, Drama | TV Movie 29 January 2002
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A young, compassionate man struggles to save his family and friends from the abusive exploitation of his cold-hearted, grasping uncle.

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Cast overview, first billed only:
John Dallimore ... Vicar
... Nicholas Nickleby
... Kate Nickleby
Diana Kent ... Mrs. Nickleby
... Ralph Nickleby
... Newman Noggs
Abigail McKern ... Miss La Creevy
... Mr. Squeers
Archie Preston ... Small Boy
... Mr. Snawley
... Smike
... Mrs. Squeers
Chris Roebuck ... Wackford Squeers Jnr.
... Fanny Squeers
... Mr. Mantalini
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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? Written by Anonymous

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The green Spencer worn by one of the millinery ladies in the London street is the same costume Sylvestra Le Touzel (Fanny Price) wears riding in Mansfield Park (1983). See more »

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Version of Nicholas Nickleby (1957) See more »

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This movie is imbued with the quality of authentic Dickens.
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This movie version of the novel amply reflects the understanding compassion that Dickens is known for. Its background scenes of London's impoverished as well as affluent class are convincingly impressive.

The various caricatures seem remarkably Dickensian. Beyond that, in sharp contrast with exploitative callousness, the tenderest comfort and kindliest good cheer are effectively portrayed by a splendid cast.

James D'Arcy in the title role gives a sterling performance as the appealingly generous-hearted and thoughtful Nicholas. Lee Ingleby deserves equally high praise as the woefully mistreated Smike, whom Nicholas befriends.
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