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Release Date:
5 April 1998 (USA) morePlot:
A new adaptation of the classic novel by Henry Fielding of the life, loves and adventures of the charming rascal Tom Jones... moreAwards:
4 wins & 4 nominations moreUser Comments:
A Tremendous Amount Of Fun - The Best Version moreCast
(Series Cast Summary - 1 of 59) | Tessa Peake-Jones | ... | Bridget Allworthy (1 episode, 1997) |
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UK:95 min (5 episodes) | USA:120 min (3 episodes)Country:
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Other posters have stated that the Finney version of this story is the best.
I wholeheartedly disagree. This story, as with most of Henry Fielding's stories, is intended as a parody of English 'morality' in his day. The Finney version is a lot of fun, but it's just a film about silly people wandering the countryside. In the A&E version, Brian Blessed performed his character (Mr. Western) in exactly the over-the-top correct way to ridicule the English wealthy. Mr. Allworthy was absolutely perfect as someone who believes that since he is a good honest man, the rest of the world must be good and honest as well. Tom's aunt has the line that in my opinion sums up the meaning of this book/movie (paraphrased), "It is not enough that your actions are good, you must make sure that they appear to be so."