Tom Jones

Based On the book by Henry Fielding

Tom Jones is a 1963 British period comedy film, an adaptation of Henry Fielding's classic 1749 novel The History of Tom Jones, a Foundling. It is directed by Tony Richardson from a screenplay written by John Osborne, and stars Albert Finney as the titular character. The cast also features Susannah York, Hugh Griffith, Edith Evans, Joyce Redman, Joan Greenwood, Diane Cilento, and David Warner in his film debut. The film was a success both critically and at the box office, and was one of the most critically acclaimed and popular comedies of its time.

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Release date:

1963

Director:

Tony Richardson

Cast:

Albert Finney, Susannah York, Hugh Griffith, Edith Evans, Diane Cilento

Genre:

Adventure, Drama, Comedy, Period drama

Country:

United Kingdom

Language:

English

Year page:

1963 in adaptations