Nicholas Nickleby (2002)
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- PG
- 2h 12min
- Adventure, Drama
- 29 May 2003 (New Zealand)
- Movie
A young, compassionate man struggles to save his family and friends from the abusive exploitation of his cold-heartedly grasping uncle.
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Awards:
- 1 win & 5 nominations.
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| Stella Gonet | ... |
Mrs. Nickleby
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| Andrew Havill | ... |
Mr. Nickleby
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Henry McGrath | ... |
Child Nicholas Nickleby
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| Hugh Mitchell | ... |
Boy Nicholas Nickleby
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Poppy Rogers | ... |
Child Kate Nickleby
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Jessie Lou Roberts | ... |
Young Kate Nickleby
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| Charlie Hunnam | ... |
Nicholas Nickleby
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| Romola Garai | ... |
Kate Nickleby
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| Tom Courtenay | ... |
Newman Noggs
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| Christopher Plummer | ... |
Ralph Nickleby
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| Anne Hathaway | ... |
Madeline Bray
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| Jim Broadbent | ... |
Mr. Wackford Squeers
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Angela Curran | ... |
Parent
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| Jamie Bell | ... |
Smike
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| Juliet Stevenson | ... |
Mrs. Squeers
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Bruce Cook | ... |
Little Wackford Squeers
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Greg Sheffield | ... |
Bolder
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Alex Graham | ... |
Cobbey
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Jordan Calvert | ... |
First Boy
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Joel Pitts | ... |
Second Boy
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Billy Hill | ... |
Tomkins
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| Heather Goldenhersh | ... |
Fanny Squeers
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| Lucy Davis | ... |
Maid
(as Lucy Davies)
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| Helen Coker | ... |
Tilda
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| Kevin McKidd | ... |
John Browdie
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| Edward Fox | ... |
Sir Mulberry Hawk
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| Nicholas Rowe | ... |
Lord Verisopht
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| Angus Wright | ... |
Mr. Pluck
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| Nathan Lane | ... |
Vincent Crummles
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| Barry Humphries | ... |
Mrs. Crummles / Mr. Leadville
(as Dame Edna Everage)
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| Alan Cumming | ... |
Mr. Folair
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| Eileen Walsh | ... |
The Infant Phenomenon
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Alfred Harmsworth | ... |
Young Smike
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| Mark Wells | ... |
Romeo in play
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| Daisy Haggard | ... |
Juliet in play
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Jacob Engelberg | ... |
Boy Messenger
(as Jacob Engleberg)
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| Phil Davis | ... |
Brooker
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| Sophie Thompson | ... |
Miss Lacreevy
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| Timothy Spall | ... |
Charles Cheeryble
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| Gerard Horan | ... |
Ned Cheeryble
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| Lisa Martin | ... |
Ribbon Girl
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| William Ash | ... |
Frank
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| David Bradley | ... |
Nigel Bray
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Celia Henebury | ... |
Mrs. Bray
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| Edward Hogg | ... |
Young Mr. Bray
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| Roger Ashton-Griffiths | ... |
Doctor
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Diana Morrison | ... |
Bray's Maid
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Amber Batty | ... |
Mrs. Ralph Nickleby
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| Mark Dexter | ... |
Young Ralph Nickleby
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Mark Meadows | ... |
Lone Soldier
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| Greg Bennett | ... |
Theatre Goer (uncredited)
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| Lutricia Norris | ... |
Villager (uncredited)
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Tessa Skola | ... |
Dance Mistress (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Douglas McGrath | ||
Written by
| Charles Dickens | ... | (novel) |
| Douglas McGrath | ... | (screenplay) |
Produced by
| Simon Channing Williams | ... | producer |
| Gail Egan | ... | executive producer |
| John Hart | ... | producer (as John N. Hart) |
| Michael Hogan | ... | executive producer |
| Robert How | ... | line producer |
| Robert Kessel | ... | executive producer |
| Jeffrey Sharp | ... | producer |
Music by
| Rachel Portman | ||
Cinematography by
| Dick Pope | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Lesley Walker | ||
Editorial Department
| Claire Ferguson | ... | assistant editor: avid |
| Alec Gibson | ... | color timer |
| Joe Hobeck | ... | assistant editor: avid (as Joseph Hobeck) |
| Jeremy Hume | ... | assistant editor |
| Mark Neale | ... | assistant editor: avid |
| Marsha Bramwell | ... | trainee assistant editor (uncredited) |
| Matthew Streatfield | ... | trainee assistant editor (uncredited) |
| Jason Wheeler | ... | negative cutter (uncredited) |
Casting By
| Nina Gold | ... | casting director: UK |
Production Design by
| Eve Stewart | ||
Art Direction by
| Andrew Grant | ||
| Tom Read | ... | supervising art director |
Costume Design by
| Ruth Myers | ||
Makeup Department
| Sue Ignatius | ... | makeup artist |
| Sarah Monzani | ... | makeup designer |
| Graham Pownall | ... | hair stylist |
| Maralyn Sherman | ... | key makeup artist |
| Simon Thompson | ... | hair designer |
| Christine Whitney | ... | crowd makeup artist |
| Trefor Proud | ... | hair stylist (uncredited) |
Production Management
| Steve Harrow | ... | post-production supervisor: UK |
| Christopher Kenneally | ... | post-production supervisor: US |
| Ian Pollington | ... | unit manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Vicki Allen | ... | crowd third assistant director |
| Dan Channing Williams | ... | third assistant director |
| Ben Howard | ... | third assistant director |
| Dan John | ... | second assistant director |
| Josh Robertson | ... | first assistant director |
| Rob Burgess | ... | assistant director: second unit (uncredited) |
| Christian Rigg | ... | additional third assistant director (uncredited) |
Art Department
| Eddie Baker | ... | stand-by props |
| David Cheesman | ... | storeman (as Dave Cheesman) |
| Tanya Clark | ... | art department researcher |
| Gary Davies | ... | stand-by stagehand |
| Steve Deane | ... | chargehand carpenter |
| Andrew Forrest | ... | assistant art director (as Andy Forrest) |
| Gary Fox | ... | stand-by props |
| Claire Grainger | ... | prop buyer |
| David John Green | ... | Scenic artist |
| Katy Harvey | ... | stand-by art director (as Katy Pain) |
| Dave Hill | ... | stand-by carpenter |
| Martin Lane | ... | stand-by painter |
| Jo Littlejohn | ... | art department coordinator |
| Leon McCarthy | ... | stand-by carpenter |
| Adam McCreight | ... | dressing props |
| Richard Mills | ... | property master |
| John O'Connor | ... | chargehand carpenter |
| Justin Overhill | ... | scenic artist |
| Dave Perschky | ... | construction manager |
| Don Santos | ... | dressing props |
| Ben Smith | ... | draftsman |
| Michael Standish | ... | prop buyer |
| David Stapleton | ... | chargehand painter (as Dave Stapleton) |
| Ed Walsh | ... | draftsman |
| Kimberley Fahey | ... | art department trainee (uncredited) |
| Nick Pelham | ... | storyboard artist (uncredited) |
| Ben Smith | ... | draughtsman (uncredited) |
| Timna Woollard | ... | portrait artist (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| Tom Barrow | ... | sound assistant |
| John Bateman | ... | adr recordist: UK / foley recordist: UK |
| Jonathan Bates | ... | supervising sound editor |
| Philip Bothamley | ... | dialogue editor (as Phillip Bothamley) |
| Ricky Butt | ... | foley artist (as Ricki Butt) |
| Tim Cavagin | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Tim Fraser | ... | production sound mixer |
| Bobby Johanson | ... | adr and foley recording: US |
| Clare Mahoney | ... | foley artist (as Claire Mahoney) |
| Nadine Finzi Maybruck | ... | adr assistant: US |
| Michael Redfern | ... | foley editor |
| Mark Rose | ... | sound editor |
| Steve Single | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Alastair Sirkett | ... | adr editor (as Alistair Sirkett) |
| Andy Tait | ... | consultant: DTS |
| William Towers | ... | boom operator (as Will Towers) |
| Chris Wilson | ... | consultant: Dolby |
| Graham Day | ... | sound trainee (uncredited) |
| Steve Finn | ... | boom operator (uncredited) |
Special Effects by
| Christopher Longhurst | ... | special effects assistant (as Chris Longhurst) |
| Graham Longhurst | ... | special effects advisor |
| Neil Damman | ... | special effects assistant (uncredited) |
| Keith Dawson | ... | special effects technician (uncredited) |
Visual Effects by
| Andrew Jeffery | ... | visual effects supervisor (as Andy Jeffery) |
| Simon Carr | ... | digital artist (uncredited) |
Stunts
| Gary Connery | ... | stunts |
| Rowley Irlam | ... | stunts |
| Gareth Milne | ... | stunt coordinator |
| Bill Weston | ... | stunts |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Ashley Bond | ... | first assistant camera |
| Robert Brown | ... | rigging gaffer |
| Richard Carroll | ... | second assistant camera |
| Mike Cooper | ... | electrician |
| Ray Evans | ... | photographer: title sequence |
| Alex Griffiths | ... | camera loader |
| Stuart Howell | ... | camera operator |
| Lorraine Jones | ... | video technician |
| Paul McGeachan | ... | electrician |
| Michael McHugh | ... | electrician |
| Simon Mein | ... | still photographer |
| Mike Miller | ... | camera operator: second unit |
| Tommy O'Sullivan | ... | best boy |
| Andy Ormesher | ... | stand-by rigger |
| John Powell | ... | electrician |
| Darren Quinn | ... | grip: second unit |
| Alex Scott | ... | gaffer |
| Gordon Segrove | ... | first assistant camera: second unit |
| Colin Strachan | ... | grip |
| Danny Espey | ... | rigging electrician (uncredited) |
| Steve Finberg | ... | additional electrician (uncredited) |
| Stuart Howell | ... | steadicam operator (uncredited) |
Casting Department
| Rosalie Clayton | ... | casting assistant |
| Tamara Gillon | ... | casting assistant |
| Alison E. McBryde | ... | casting associate |
| Lina Todd | ... | casting: USA |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Liam Flavell | ... | costume assistant |
| Mike Hodge | ... | costume fitter |
| William McPhail | ... | costume supervisor |
| Michael Mooney | ... | costume assistant |
| Marnie Ormiston | ... | costume assistant |
| Kirsty Wilkinson | ... | costume assistant |
| Nicole Young | ... | assistant costume designer |
| Lucy Denny | ... | costumer (uncredited) |
| Penny McDonald | ... | costume assistant (uncredited) |
Location Management
| Piers Dunn | ... | assistant location manager |
| Ben Rimmer | ... | location manager |
| Tracey Tucker | ... | assistant location manager |
| Ian Pollington | ... | location manager (uncredited) |
Music Department
| Jeff Atmajian | ... | orchestrator |
| Chris Cozens | ... | auricle operator |
| Chris Dibble | ... | music engineer |
| George Hamer | ... | orchestral contractor |
| Rachel Portman | ... | music producer |
| David Snell | ... | conductor |
| Graham Sutton | ... | music editor |
| Skaila Kanga | ... | musician: harp (uncredited) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Libbie Barr | ... | script supervisor |
Transportation Department
| Jimmy Carruthers | ... | unit driver (uncredited) |
| Enyo Mortty | ... | driver: Christopher Plummer (uncredited) |
Additional Crew
| Chris Allies | ... | title designer |
| Barbara Berkery | ... | dialect coach / dialogue coach |
| Gavin Charlton | ... | Head Chef |
| Sam Chwat | ... | dialogue coach: US |
| Andrew Gwyn Davies | ... | production runner |
| Hannah Davies | ... | assistant: Rachel Portman |
| Graham Easton | ... | completion bond guarantor: Film Finances |
| Daniel Feiner | ... | production assistant: Hart Sharp Entertainment |
| Poppy Field | ... | base runner |
| Candice Fonseca | ... | production coordinator |
| Vic Fraser | ... | copyist |
| Anwen Griffiths | ... | assistant: Gail Egan and Simon Channing Williams |
| Claudia Kalindjian | ... | unit publicist |
| Sue Lefton | ... | choreographer |
| Ben Limberg | ... | assistant: John N. Hart and Jeffrey Sharp |
| Matthew Love | ... | stand-in |
| Sarada McDermott | ... | assistant production coordinator |
| Jon Miller | ... | assistant accountant |
| Justin Miller | ... | assistant accountant |
| Gerard Naprous | ... | horse master |
| Clive Noakes | ... | laboratory contact |
| Malcolm Ranson | ... | fight arranger |
| Jonathan Rutter | ... | publicity: McDonald & Rutter |
| Joy Scott | ... | stand-in |
| Will Tyler | ... | production accountant |
| Brett Williams | ... | production assistant: Hart Sharp Entertainment |
| Hayley Williams | ... | assistant: Douglas McGrath |
| Zoe Wilson | ... | production runner (as Zoë Wilson) |
| Nina Wolarsky | ... | executive: Hart Sharp Entertainment |
| Malcolm Pearce | ... | fire officer (uncredited) |
| Margaret Richey | ... | assistant (uncredited) |
| Joy Scott | ... | floor runner (uncredited) |
| Diana Scrivener | ... | assistant choreographer (uncredited) |
| Derek Warman | ... | fire officer (uncredited) |
Thanks
| Tim Cribb | ... | thanks: Churchill College, Cambridge University |
| Gordon Campbell Gray | ... | thanks: One Aldwych |
| Daniel Johansson | ... | thanks: One Aldwych |
| Trevor May | ... | thanks |
| Betty Moore | ... | thanks: DTA Tours & Travel |
| Andrew Xavier | ... | thanks: The Dickens House Museum, London |
Production Companies
- United Artists Film Corporation (presents)
- Hart Sharp Entertainment (production)
- Potboiler Productions (in association with)
Distributors
- United Artists (2002) (United States) (theatrical) (an MGM company)
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Distributing Corporation (MGM) (2002) (United States) (theatrical)
- Twentieth Century Fox Film Company (2003) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- MGM Home Entertainment (2003) (Canada) (DVD)
- MGM Home Entertainment (2003) (Canada) (VHS)
- MGM Home Entertainment (2003) (United States) (DVD)
- MGM Home Entertainment (2003) (United States) (VHS)
- MGM Home Entertainment (France) (DVD)
- Bodega Films (2004) (France) (theatrical)
- Compañía General de la Imagen (CGI) (2004) (Argentina) (theatrical)
- Gateno Films (2004) (Peru) (theatrical)
- Lighthouse Pictures (2004) (Singapore) (theatrical)
- Solo Film Verleih (2004) (Germany) (theatrical)
- MGM Home Entertainment (2004) (Germany) (DVD)
- Paradiso Home Entertainment (2004) (Netherlands) (DVD) (VHS)
- Gativideo (2005) (Argentina) (DVD)
- Gativideo (2005) (Argentina) (VHS)
- 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment (2007) (United Kingdom) (DVD)
- 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment (2007) (Japan) (DVD)
- TGG Direct (2014) (United States) (DVD)
- Twilight Time (2016) (United States) (Blu-ray) (DVD)
- The CW Network (The CW) (2009) (United States) (tv)
Special Effects
- Cine Image Film Opticals (end titles)
- Mill Film
Other Companies
- Aeroshoot Film Services (set facilities)
- Airstar (grip and lighting equipment)
- Angels the Costumiers (costumier)
- Audiolink Radio Communications (walkie talkies)
- Churchill College, Cambridge University (thanks)
- DTA Tours & Travel (thanks)
- Dickens House Museum (thanks)
- Edit Hire (New Technology) (editing equipment)
- Film Finances (completion bond guarantee)
- Global Music Service (music copyist)
- KO Creative (package design and layout)
- Kodak (motion picture film supplied by)
- Kodak (motion picture products)
- Lansdown Recording Studios (music mixed at)
- Lee Lighting (grip and lighting equipment)
- Leighton House Art Gallery and Museum, London (thanks)
- Mad Dog 2020 (extras casting)
- McDonald and Rutter (publicity)
- Midnight Transfer (cutting rooms)
- Mill Film (titles and opticals)
- Mobile Mouthful (catering)
- Movietech (camera equipment provided by)
- On Set Location Services (set facilities)
- One Aldwych (thanks)
- Orbit Digital (editing equipment)
- Post Production Playground (cutting rooms)
- Production Copier Company (production equipment and services)
- Sapex Scripts (scripts)
- Technicolor (color timing)
- The National Trust at Hardcastle Crags, Gibson Mill (thanks)
- Timber Tops (animal training)
- Twickenham Film Studios (cutting rooms)
- Twickenham Film Studios (re-recorded at)
- Twickenham Film Studios (sound re-recording)
- Unit Security (security)
- Varèse Sarabande (soundtrack released by)
- Visual Emergency Medical Services (medical services)
- Wheeler Film Services (negative cutting)
- Whitfield Street Studios (music recorded at)
- Wigs Specialties (hair)
- Wood Hall Catering (catering)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Young Nicholas (Charlie Hunnam) and his family enjoy a comfortable life, until Nicholas' father (Andrew Havill) dies and the family is left penniless. Nicholas, his sister Kate (Romola Garai) and mother (Stella Gonet) venture to London to seek help from their Uncle Ralph (Christopher Plummer), but Ralph's only intentions are to separate the family and exploit them. Nicholas is sent to a school run by the cruel, abusive and horridly entertaining Mr. Wackford Squeers (Jim Broadbent). Eventually, Nicholas runs away with schoolmate Smike (Jamie Bell), and the two set off to reunite the Nickleby family. |
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| Taglines | Every family needs a hero. See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Box Office
| Budget | $10,000,000 (estimated) |
| Opening Weekend United Kingdom | GBP222,376, 29 Jun 2003 |
| Cumulative Worldwide Gross | $2,064,289, 01 May 2003 |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | At the request of production designer Eve Stewart, writer and director Douglas McGrath advanced the time from the 1830s to the 1850s, so she could incorporate elements of the Industrial Revolution in her design plans. See more » |
| Goofs | When Nicholas leaves Madeline's apartment for the first time, it appears to be in the basement. When he rushes to save her from marrying Mulberry Hawk, he runs up many flights of steps to get to the apartment. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in The 60th Annual Golden Globe Awards (2003). See more » |
| Soundtracks | On Ilkla Moor Baht 'at See more » |
| Crazy Credits | Thanks to everyone at One Aldwych. See more » |
| Quotes |
Mr. Crummles:
In every life, no matter how full or empty one's purse, there is tragedy. It is the one promise life always fulfills. Thus, happiness is a gift and the trick is not to expect it but to delight in it when it comes. And to add to other people's store of it. What happens if too early we lose a parent, that party on whom we rely for only everything? What did these people [indicating Nicholas, Kate and Madeline Bray] Mr. Crummles: do when their families shrank? They cried their tears but then they did the vital thing. They built a new family, person by person. They came to see that family need not be defined merely as though with whom they share blood, but as those for whom they would give their blood. See more » |