Overview
A young man journeys from a difficult childhood to maturity, exploring social injustice, personal development, and the complexities of human relationships.
Fun facts
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Based on
Based on the novel David Copperfield
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Filming locations
Filmed in Pinewood Studios
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Music
Music by Malcolm Arnold
Details
- Director
- Writers
- Jack PulmanScreenplay
- Charles DickensNovel
- Status
- Released
- Release date
- December 1, 1969
- Original language
- English
- Countries
- United Kingdom
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In the United States
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Cast
Richard AttenboroughMr. Tungay
Cyril CusackBarkis
Edith EvansAunt Betsy Trotwood
Pamela FranklinDora Spenlow
Susan HampshireAgnes Wickfield
Wendy HillerMrs. Micawber
Ron MoodyUriah Heep
Laurence OlivierMr. Creakle
Robin PhillipsDavid Copperfield
Michael RedgraveDan Peggotty
Ralph RichardsonMr. Micawber
Emlyn WilliamsMr. Dick
Sinéad CusackEmily
James DonaldMr. Murdstone
James HayterPorter
Megs JenkinsClara Peggotty
Anna MasseyJane Murdstone
Andrew McCullochHam Peggotty- Nicholas PennellThomas Traddles
Corin RedgraveJames Steerforth
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