The read
It runs a compact 1h 30m.
Synopsis
British television film about the life of Charles Dickens directed by Ned Sherrin and starring Anthony Hopkins, Jenny Agutter and Arthur Lowe. Hopkins performance as Dickens saw him nominated for the British Academy Television Award for Best Actor in 1971.
Ratings
IMDb6.9/10
1 audience votes
Key crew
- Ned SherrinDirector
Cast
- Anthony HopkinsCharles Dickens
- Sybil ThorndikeElizabeth Ball Dickens
- Gladys CooperMrs. Ternan
- Joan GreenwoodMaria Beadnell
- Stanley HollowayMr. Vuffin
- Michael WildingDolby
- Mona WashbourneMrs. Jarley
- Gordon JacksonThe Narrator (voice)
- Arthur LoweJohn Dickens
- Vivian PicklesMrs. Dickens
- Nora NicholsonRosa Emma Drummond
- Dandy NicholsMrs. Gamp
Themes
biographylost film