This was never one of my favourite Dickens stories - I always found the title character just a bit , well, wet! Anyway, the really quite mediocre Robin Phillips take the role for this adaptation, and we follow his rather brutal adventures of childhood and early adulthood that see him deal with bullying, beating, extortion and tragedy. As with the book, to which this is fairly faithful, there are quite literally…
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Richard Attenborough
Mr. Tungay
Cyril Cusack
Barkis
Edith Evans
Aunt Betsy Trotwood
Pamela Franklin
Dora Spenlow
Susan Hampshire
Agnes Wickfield
Wendy Hiller
Mrs. Micawber
Ron Moody
Uriah Heep
Laurence Olivier
Mr. Creakle
Robin Phillips
David Copperfield
Michael Redgrave
Dan Peggotty
Ralph Richardson
Mr. Micawber
Emlyn Williams
Mr. Dick
Sinéad Cusack
Emily
James Donald
Mr. Murdstone
James Hayter
Porter
Megs Jenkins
Clara Peggotty
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FAQ about David Copperfield
What is David Copperfield about?
A young man journeys from a difficult childhood to maturity, exploring social injustice, personal development, and the complexities of human relationships.
When was David Copperfield released?
David Copperfield was released in 1969.
What genres does David Copperfield belong to?
David Copperfield is categorised as Drama, TV Movie.
Who stars in David Copperfield?
The cast of David Copperfield includes Richard Attenborough, Cyril Cusack, Edith Evans, Pamela Franklin, Susan Hampshire.