Directed by:
Brian PercivalCinematography:
Peter GreenhalghComposer:
Stephen McKeonCast:
Derek Jacobi, Toby Jones, Sophie Vavasseur, Gina McKee, Adam Godley, Anna Madeley, Adrian Rawlins, Bryan Dick, Zoë Wanamaker, Martin Freeman, Steve Pemberton (more)Plots(1)
Based on Dickens classic novel The Old Curiosity Shop tells the tale of Little Nell Trent (Sophie Vavasseur) who lives with her doting grandfather (Jacobi) in his London shop. It is a magical place, filled from wall to wall with dust-laden treasures, known as The Old Curiosity Shop. Grandfather keeps his nocturnal gambling activities a secret, borrowing heavily from evil, profiteering loan shark Daniel Quilp (Jones). When he gambles away what little money they possess, Quilp seizes the opportunity to take possession of their beloved shop. It seems Nell and Grandfather are left with only one option - to escape. The pair fall in with a number of colourful characters, some villainous and some affectionate, on the run from Quilp and his band of misguided money seekers, including Nells own wastrel brother Freddie (Dick) and his gullible friend Dick Swiveller (Breton). (official distributor synopsis)
(more)Cast
Derek Jacobi
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Gina McKee
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Adam Godley
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Anna Madeley
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Bryan Dick
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Zoë Wanamaker
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Steve Pemberton
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Jonathan Coy
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Charlene McKenna
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Bradley Walsh
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