David Copperfield (1999) (TV)

Director:

Simon Curtis

Writers:

Charles Dickens (novel)
Adrian Hodges (screenplay)

Release Date:

16 April 2000 (USA)

Genre:

Drama

Plot:

Charles Dickens' haunting semi-autobiographical tale of a boy who is sent away by his stepfather after his mother dies but manages to triumph over incredible adversities. |

Plot Keywords:

Semi Autobiographical | Victorian Era | Poignant | Orphan | Child's Point Of View

Awards:

Nominated for Primetime Emmy. Another 1 win & 3 nominations

Cast

Emilia Fox	...	Clara Copperfield
Pauline Quirke	...	Peggotty
Maggie Smith	...	Betsey Trotwood
John Normington	...	Dr. Chillip
Daniel Radcliffe	...	Young David Copperfield
Trevor Eve	...	Murdstone
Michael Elphick	...	Barkis
James Thornton	...	Ham Peggotty
Alun Armstrong	...	Daniel Peggotty
Patsy Byrne	...	Mrs. Gummidge
Laura Harling	...	Little Emily
Zoë Wanamaker	...	Miss Murdstone
Jacqueline Tong	...	Lady in Coach
Karl Johnson	...	Tungay
Ian McKellen	...	Creakle

Runtime:

185 min

Country:

USA | UK

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Certification:

Singapore:PG | Australia:PG | UK:PG | USA:Unrated

Filming Locations:

Blackfriars, London, England, UK

Company:

British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)

Trivia:

Harry Lloyd (Young Steerforth) is the great-great-great-grandson of Charles Dickens, who wrote the novel on which this production is based.

Quotes:

Barkis: [repeated] Barkis is willin'!

Movie Connections:

Referenced in "Dickens" (2002)

Soundtrack:

Newcastle

Best adaptation of David Copperfield

I love this adaptation. The BBC always excels with its Dickens and this one is no exception. It's jammed packed with excellent actors who are all just perfect for their roles, with no-one stealing the show. Bob Hoskins plays Micawber perfectly without overacting the part which other actors have tended to do. I remember first seeing this and thinking that Daniel Radcliffe just had the right face for a Dickens character, he his so cute and winsome. All the other actors are fantastic too, Alun Armstrong, Pauline Quirke, Maggie Smith etc, even Emilia Fox whom I usually cannot stand. I can watch this over and over again.