Tom Jones (1989) Synopsis & Summary

Synopsis

Tony Richardson's adaptation of Henry Fielding's classic novel was one of the most critically acclaimed and popular comedies of its time, winning four Academy Awards, including Best Picture. The film follows Tom Jones (Albert Finney), a country boy who becomes one of the wildest playboys in 18th century England, developing a ravenous taste for women, food, and rowdy adventures. Over the course of the film, Jones tries to amass his own fortune and win the heart of Sophie (Susannah York). Not only does John Osborne's Oscar-winning screenplay stay true to the tone of the novel, but the cast -- including Lynn Redgrave in her first screen role -- tears into the story with spirited abandon, making the movie a wildly entertaining and witty experience. - Stephen Thomas Erlewine, All Movie Guide

Movie Info

Starring:
Albert Finney, Susannah York, Hugh Griffith, Edith Evans, Joan Greenwood
Theatrical Release Date:
10/25/1989
DVD Release Date:
09/30/1997
Rating:
Not Yet Rated
Run Time:
129 min.
Distributor(s):
United Artists
Production Co.:
Lopert Films, Woodfall
Director(s):
Tony Richardson
Genre(s):
Comedy, Foreign
Themes:
First Love, Rags To Riches, Orphans
Tone:
Madcap, Racy, Rousing, Irreverent, Stylized, Witty, Merry
Keywords:
Casanova, charm [personality], extramarital-affair, food, love, playboy, sex, swinging-single
Time Period:
18th century
Language:
English
Status:
DVD

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