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Tom Jones (1963)

Tom Jones (1963)
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Tony Richardson's adaptation of Henry Fielding's classic novel was one of the most critically acclaimed and popular comedies of its time, winning four Academy Awards, including Best Picture. The film follows Tom Jones (Albert Finney), a country boy who becomes one of the wildest playboys in 18th century England, developing a ravenous taste for women, food, and rowdy adventures. Over the course of the film, Jones tries to amass his own fortune and win the heart of Sophie (Susannah York). Not only does John Osborne's Oscar-winning screenplay stay true to the tone of the novel, but the cast -- including Lynn Redgrave in her first screen role -- tears into the story with spirited abandon, making the movie a wildly entertaining and witty experience. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine, Rovi

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Starring:
Albert FinneySusannah York, (more)
Director(s):
Tony Richardson
Format(s):
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Synopsis of Tom Jones

Tony Richardson's adaptation of Henry Fielding's classic novel was one of the most critically acclaimed and popular comedies of its time, winning four Academy Awards, including Best Picture. The film follows Tom Jones (Albert Finney), a country boy who becomes one of the wildest playboys in 18th century England, developing a ravenous taste for women, food, and rowdy adventures. Over the course of the film, Jones tries to amass his own fortune and win the heart of Sophie (Susannah York). Not only does John Osborne's Oscar-winning screenplay stay true to the tone of the novel, but the cast -- including Lynn Redgrave in her first screen role -- tears into the story with spirited abandon, making the movie a wildly entertaining and witty experience. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine, Rovi

Theatrical Feature Running Time:
129 mins

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Director(s):
Tony Richardson
Writer(s):
John Osborne
Producer(s):
Tony Richardson
Categories:
TelevisionAction / AdventureComedy
Tom Jones Awards:
  • 1963 - British Academy of Film and Television Arts - Best Film - Any Source
  • 1963 - British Academy of Film and Television Arts - Best Screenplay
  • 1963 - Directors Guild of America - Best Director
  • 1963 - Golden Globe - Best Picture - Musical or Comedy
  • 1963 - Hollywood Foreign Press Association - Best Picture - Musical or Comedy
  • 1963 - Hollywood Foreign Press Association - New Star of the Year - Male
  • 1963 - National Board of Review - Best Picture
  • 1963 - New York Film Critics Circle - Best Picture
  • 1963 - New York Film Critics Circle - Best Actor
  • 1963 - New York Film Critics Circle - Best Director
  • 1963 - Venice International Film Festival - Volpi Cup for Best Actor
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Ted S.

Albert Finney is hilarious as a likeable philanderer who angers the stuffy English society of the 18th century.

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Fred B.

This is a very funny movie, a great adaptation of the novel. The negative reviews appearing here just don't get it.

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Robert L.

I didn't make it all the way through. I enjoy many movies from the '60s, arthouse movies, foreign films, etc and I think of myself that is accepting of many genres. But I just didn't find this movie enjoyable at any level.

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