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Tom Jones

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Original title

Tom Jones

Year

1963

Running time

129 min.

Country

United Kingdom

Director

Tony Richardson

Screenwriter

John Osborne. Novel: Henry Fielding

Cast

Music

John Addison

Cinematography

Walter Lassally

Producer

United Artists

Genre

Comedy. Adventure | 18th Century

Synopsis

Tom Jones (Albert Finney), abandoned as a baby in mysterious circumstances, is brought up by Squire Allworthy. Resented by Allworthy's legitimate heir Blifil, Tom grows into an amiable rascal, fond of the fair sex. He loves Squire Western's daughter Sophie Western (Susannah York), but when discovered by his tutors with a local girl Molly, he is banished by his benefactor. After numerous adventures he reaches London and embarks on an affair with the wealthy Lady Bellaston while Squire Western's sister has arranged a marriage between Sophie and Blifil. Horrified, Sophie escapes to London, meeting up with her cousin Mrs. Fitspatrick who is also running away from her husband. Mr. Fitzpatrick follows them and suspects Tom of having seduced his runaway wife.

1963: Academy Awards: 4 Oscars: best picture, director, adapted screenplay, music. 10 nominations.

Awards: 1963: 4 Academy Awards: Movie, Director, Adapted Screenplay, Music. 10 Nominations

1963: BAFTA Awards: 3 awards including Best Movie. 6 Nominations

1963: Golden Globes: Best Movie - Comedy or Musical and Promising Newcomer - Male (Finney). 6 nominations

1963: Directors Guild of America (DGA): Best Director

1963: Venice: Best Actor (Albert Finney)

1963: National Board of Review: Best Film and Director

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Tom Jones

1963

Tony Richardson

6.4

(2,413)