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David Copperfield (1999) (TV)
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Release Date:
16 avril 2000 (USA) suitePlot:
Charles Dickens' haunting semi-autobiographical tale of a boy who is sent away by his stepfather after his mother dies but manages to triumph over incredible adversities. full summary | full synopsisAwards:
Nominated for Primetime Emmy. Another 1 win & 3 nominations suiteAvis des utilisateurs:
Brilliant British drama-- Dickens can be enjoyable suiteEnsemble
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Emilia Fox | ... | Clara Copperfield | |
| Pauline Quirke | ... | Peggotty | |
| Maggie Smith | ... | Betsey Trotwood | |
| John Normington | ... | Dr. Chillip | |
| Daniel Radcliffe | ... | Young David Copperfield | |
| Trevor Eve | ... | Murdstone | |
| Michael Elphick | ... | Barkis | |
| James Thornton | ... | Ham Peggotty | |
| Alun Armstrong | ... | Daniel Peggotty | |
| Patsy Byrne | ... | Mrs. Gummidge | |
| Laura Harling | ... | Little Emily | |
| Zoë Wanamaker | ... | Miss Murdstone | |
| Jacqueline Tong | ... | Lady in Coach | |
| Karl Johnson | ... | Tungay | |
| Ian McKellen | ... | Creakle |
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185 minLangue:
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Blackfriars, London, England, UKCuriosités
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Harry Lloyd (Young Steerforth) is the great-great-great-grandson of Charles Dickens, who wrote the novel on which this production is based. suiteSoundtrack:
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For me, 'David Copperfield' was quite the revelation as a film as it was one of the few times I could tolerate Charles Dickens' adaptation and it was a chance to see Dan Radcliffe, before his rather mediocre performances as Harry Potter, prove he does have acting potential in him.
As the grown author David Copperfield reminisces on his life, the film focuses more on his childhood years and how he survived being an orphaned boy, with an abusive step-father, growing up in the bleakness of the Victorian era.
The cast is exemplary. Maggie Smith was just perfect as David's aunt, a woman who seems cold on the outside but does welcome the child into her home. Pauline Quirke stepped away from her usual comedic roles to play the maternal Pegotty, a lovable character who you truly felt cherished this little boy. Trevor Eve delivered a very chilling performance as the hideous stepfather Mr Murdstone who loathed David on sight with Zoe Wannamake equally as cruel as Murdstone's vile sister. Every actor did an excellent job of bringing their character to life and I don't think there has ever been such a well-cast drama. However, nine-year-old Daniel Radcliffe, who two years after this film would be cast to play Harry Potter, stole the show as the vulnerable but tenacious young David. It is easy to forget his bland wooden acting in the Harry Potter films as he throws himself into the role of winsome, wide-eyed David, wonderfully depicting the pains and joys of his character.
'David Copperfield' has to be one of the best adaptations of a classic novel yet. The excellent script and wonderful actors mesh together to really bring the story to life and it reminds you that sometimes the BBC does get it right. It's a pity our TV license money couldn't go to making more like this.