| Description |
1 videodisc (129 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in |
| System Details |
DVD; widescreen (1.66:1), Dolby digital mono., NTSC. |
| Language |
English, dubbed French, or dubbed Spanish dialogue; optional French or Spanish subtitles. |
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Closed-captioned. |
| Performer |
Narration spoken by Micheál Mac Liammóir. |
| Cast |
Albert Finney, Susannah York, Hugh Griffith, Edith Evans, Joan Greenwood, Diane Cilento. |
| Credits |
Director of photography, Walter Lassally ; production designer, Ralph Brinton ; editor, Anthony Gibbs ; music composed and conducted by John Addison. |
| Note |
Based on the novel by Henry Fielding. |
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Originally released as a motion picture in 1963. |
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Includes original theatrical trailer. |
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For specific features see interactive menu. |
| Awards |
Academy awards, 1963: Best director, Best picture, Best adapted screenplay, Best original score. |
| Summary |
Abandoned at birth and raised by a wealthy squire, Tom Jones romps through English society, leading a lusty life of brawling and bed-hopping. |
| Subject |
Foundlings -- England -- Drama -- Videodiscs.
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Young men -- England -- Drama -- Videodiscs.
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England -- Social life and customs -- 18th century -- Drama -- Videodiscs.
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Fielding, Henry, 1707-1754 -- Film adaptations.
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DVDs.
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| Local Subject |
ACADEMY AWARD WINNERS, 1963.
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| Genre |
Film adaptations.
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Feature films.
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Comedy films.
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Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
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| Added Author |
Richardson, Tony, 1928-1991.
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Osborne, John.
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Finney, Albert, 1936-2019
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York, Susannah.
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Griffith, Hugh, 1912-1980.
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Evans, Edith, 1888-1976.
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Greenwood, Joan, 1921-
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Mac Liammóir, Micheál, 1899-1978.
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Cilento, Diane.
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Addison, John, 1920-1998.
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Osborne, John, 1929-1994.
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Fielding, Henry, 1707-1754.
History of Tom Jones.
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United Artists Corporation.
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Woodfall Film Productions.
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MGM Home Entertainment Inc.
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| ISBN |
0792863518 |
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9780792863519 |
| Standard No. |
027616915627 |
| Music No. |
1007428 MGM Home Entertainment |
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