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David Copperfield (2000) |
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An impressive TV film adaptation of one of Charles Dickens's most famous books. As always with film versions of Dickens there's a raft of familiar names and faces, notably Sally Field as the donkey and (initially) boy hating Aunt Betsey, Judy Cornwall as the lovable Peggotty, and Anthony Andrews as the sadistic Edward Murdstone. Also, 'The Da Vinci Code' star, Paul Bettany, appears as James Steerforth. Hugh Dancy makes a saintly David Copperfield, and Max Dolbey plays the unhappy boy David with maturity. Julie Cox as Dora, and Emily Hamilton as Agnes, are the suitably winsome women in David's life. The most memorable performances come from Ms. Field, Michael Richards as an eccentric, full of life Mr. Micawber, and, probably best of all, Frank MacCusker as Uriah Heep. The latter being as humble as could be, and scheming, manipulative, exploitative, creepy, and downright nasty. The locations are striking, and certainly look authentic, and the costume designs won an Emmy nomination. It's a film that does Dickens book justice. - Paul Rance/booksmusicfilmstv.com. Main Cast List (actors/actresses listed first) Michael Richards - Mr. Wilkins Micawber |
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Amazon.co.uk David Copperfield DVD |
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