David Copperfield (2000) (TV)

User Rating:

7.1/10   

Director:

Peter Medak

Writers:

Charles Dickens (novel)
John Goldsmith (teleplay)

Release Date:

10 December 2000 (USA)

Genre:

Drama

Plot Keywords:

Aunt | Costume Drama | Debt | Father Daughter Relationship | Mother Son Relationship

Awards:

Nominated for Primetime Emmy. Another 1 nomination

Cast

Michael Richards	...	Mr. Wilkins Micawber
Eileen Atkins	...	Miss Jane Murdstone
Anthony Andrews	...	Mr. Edward Murdstone
Frank MacCusker	...	Uriah Heep
Hugh Dancy	...	David Copperfield
Max Dolbey	...	Young David Copperfield
Sally Field	...	Aunt Betsey Trotwood
Edward Hardwicke	...	Mr. Wickfield
Freddie Jones	...	Barkis
Nigel Davenport	...	Dan Peggotty
Emily Hamilton	...	Agnes Wickfield
Julie Cox	...	Dora Spenlow
Sarah Smart	...	Clara Copperfield
Alan Howard	...	Mr. Spenlow
Alec McCowen	...	Mr. Jorkins

Runtime:

180 min | 60 min (3 episodes)

Country:

Ireland | USA

Language:

English

Colour:

Colour

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Filming Locations:

Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland

Company:

Hallmark Entertainment

Trivia:

This project was rejected by the BCC.

Movie Connections:

Version of David Copperfield (1999) (TV)

Definitely worth watching!

This film captures the idea of the book so good. There are a few flaws though like having no child actor for Steerforth and no teenage actor for David himself and cutting of some not significant plot parts but let the one who is without sin com forth and speak :)

Generally it's one of the best films made after a famous book. The actors are excellent the music is great... It can throw you in Dickens's novel as if you're there. If you liked this movie and haven't read the book go out there and buy it from the nearest bookstore and you'll find out much more about the characters.

7/10 - no second thoughts (btw for a TV film this is huge)