The read
The series ran 1 season across 6 episodes and has finished, so there is no cliffhanger risk.
Synopsis
Old Martin Chuzzlewit is nearing his death. Who will inherit his riches? With such a prize to play for, the Chuzzlewit family bring forth all of their cunning, greed and selfishness.
Ratings
IMDb8.1/10
5 audience votes
Seasons
| 1 | Miniseries | 6 ep1994 |
Key crew
- Pedr JamesDirector
- David LodgeWriter
Cast
- Paul ScofieldOld Martin Chuzzlewit / Anthony Chuzzlewit
- Keith AllenJonas Chuzzlewit
- Tom WilkinsonSeth Pecksniff
- Emma ChambersCharity Pecksniff
- Philip FranksTom Pinch
- Pauline TurnerMary Graham
- Julia SawalhaMercy Pecksniff
- Peter WingfieldJohn Westlock
Stills
Themes
based on novel or bookblackmailvictorian englandinheritanceminiseriesperiod dramaliterary adaptation19th centurycharles dickens