Charles Dickens
Category: Drama
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David Copperfield(1911)
FullscreenSKU: D44752
The first cinematic adaptation of Charles Dickens' classic tale, this silent masterpiece from the Thanhouser Company was originally shown as separate films released over three consecutive weeks. After his mother's death, the good-spirited David Copperfield flees his ruthless stepfather to take refuge with the kindly Micawber and then ... more
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David Copperfield(1970)
SKU: D24082
This lavish British production of the Charles Dickens classic is told in flashback from the 28-year-old David Copperfield's point of view. He recalls his incredible experiences with his mean stepfather, days at a boarding school, romances, and encounter with the swindler Uriah Heep. Richard Attenborough, Robin Phillips, Laurence Olivier, ... more
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David Copperfield(1999)
WidescreenSKU: D44717
This epic "Masterpiece Theatre" version of Charles Dickens' classic tells of a young fatherless boy's adventures in 19th-century England and the extraordinary experiences he has. Bob Hoskins plays forever-in-debt guardian Micawber, Maggie Smith eccentric Aunt Betsey Trotwood, Ian McKellen abusive headmaster Mr. Creakle, and Daniel ... more
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SKU: D12723
The first British sound filming of the Dickens novel, David Lean's classic drama is highlighted by Alec Guinness' portrayal of the sinister Fagin. Robert Newton is menacing Bill Sikes, a young Anthony Newley is the Artful Dodger, and John Howard Davies is little Oliver. 111 min. Standard; Soundtracks: English Dolby mono; Subtitles: ... more
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Oliver Twist(1982)
FullscreenSKU: D22683
George C. Scott shines as the rapscallious Fagin in this acclaimed TV adaptation of Charles Dickens' classic story. Richard Charles plays Oliver, the innocent boy who falls in with thieves and pickpockets while living on the streets of Victorian London. Superb cast also includes Tim Curry, Michael Hordern, and Cherie Lunghi. 88 min. ... more
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Oliver Twist(1999)
FullscreenSKU: D73509
The immortal novel by Charles Dickens about an orphan's travails in Victorian London and the colorful (and sometimes dangerous) characters he meets along the way is given a handsome staging in this British mini-series. Robert Lindsay stars as conniving Fagin, Alex Crowley is the Artful Dodger, Andy Serkis and Emily Woof are Bill Sikes ... more
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Oliver Twist(2005)
WidescreenSKU: D67731
Roman Polanski's take on the Dickens classic follows the 19th-century orphan boy as he escapes harsh working conditions only to fall in with a group of child pickpockets who troll the streets of London for the nefarious Fagin. Ben Kingsley, Edward Hardwicke, Ian McNeice, and Barney Clark as Oliver star. 130 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); ... more
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SKU: D12724
Perhaps the finest filmic translation of Dickens, this richly-layered drama stars John Mills as Pip, the young man who mysteriously comes into money and attempts to live up to his benefactor's expectations. Alec Guinness is Mills' best friend, and the cast includes Valerie Hobson, Francis Sullivan, Finlay Currie, and Martita Hunt as ... more
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Great Expectations(1981)
FullscreenSKU: D63225
Sumptuous rendition of Dickens' masterpiece regarding the life and times of Pip, a penurious boy who's vaulted to wealth by a unknown benefactor. Epic version from the BBC stars Gerry Sundquist, Strafford Johns, Joan Hickson. 5 3/4 hrs. total. Standard; Soundtrack: English stereo.
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Great Expectations(1998)
WidescreenSKU: D16115
The classic story of love and devotion from Charles Dickens is given a lavish modern-dress revamping by director Alfonso Cuaron ("A Little Princess"). Ethan Hawke is a struggling young New York painter whose childhood sweetheart and artistic inspiration, Gwyneth Paltrow, suddenly re-enters his life--only to leave him again. Robert ... more
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Great Expectations(2011)
WidescreenSKU: D42372
In 19th-century England, a tenacious orphan named Pip is rescued from a life of squalor by a mysterious patron. Years later, an adult Pip learns his savior's link to his own past, and that of the young woman he loves, in this "Masterpiece Theatre" adaptation of Charles Dickens' novel. Douglas Booth, Vanessa Kirby, Ray Winstone, and ... more
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WidescreenSKU: D08019
Charles Dickens' famously unfinished work receives an intriguing new adaptation with this British miniseries about troubled choirmaster John Jasper (Matthew Rhys), who fights the onset of madness brought on by drug abuse as he eyes a romance with Rosa (Tamzin Merchant), his favorite pupil. Will her fiance, a man named Edwin Drood ... more
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A Tale Of Two Cities(1935)
FullscreenSKU: D68844
The fifth filmization (and first sound version) of Charles Dickens' masterpiece was this sweeping all-star epic. Amidst the turmoil of the French Revolution, disgraced lawyer Sydney Carton's defense of accused spy Charles Darnay leads to a chance at redemption in the eyes of Lucie Manette, the woman both men love. Ronald Colman, Elizabeth ... more
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A Tale Of Two Cities(1980)
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"It is a far, far better thing" that Chris Sarandon does in this sweeping rendition of Charles Dickens' timeless tale, as the lives and loves of several people are forever changed by the turmoil of the French Revolution. The stellar cast includes Peter Cushing, Alice Krige, Barry Morse, Billie Whitelaw. 156 min. Widescreen; Soundtrack: ... more
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A Tale Of Two Cities(1989)
SKU: D27051
James Wilby, Xavier Deluc, and Serena Gordon star in this expansive mini-series based on the Charles Dickens classic. As the French Revolution rages, a tortured English lawyer's intense love for the fiancee of a man he saved goes unspoken, until he eventually gets a chance to make the ultimate sacrifice to preserve ... more
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The Old Curiosity Shop(1979)
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Charles Dickens' famous tale comes to heart-wrenching life in this BBC adaptation. Young Nell Trent (Natalie Ogle) discovers that her grandfather (Sebastian Shaw), the owner of a dilapidated antiques store, owes money to the grotesque and unscrupulous Daniel Quilp (Trevor Peacock). The duo are forced to flee into the countryside when ... more
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The Old Curiosity Shop(1995)
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Peter Ustinov stars as the kindly shopkeeper whose card-playing passion puts the futures of him and his devoted granddaughter, Little Nell (Sally Walsh), in the hands of the conniving Mr. Quilp (Tom Courtenay), in this moving film version of the beloved Charles Dickens story. 188 min. Standard; Soundtrack: English.
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Nicholas Nickleby(1947)
SKU: D79729
Charles Dickens' immortal novel comes to the screen with a top-notch cast in this British filming. A poor young man encounters various levels of Victorian society in his attempts to better himself and aid his family. Derek Bond, Cedric Hardwicke, Aubrey Woods, and Sally Ann Howes star. AKA: "The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby." ... more
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The Pickwick Papers(1952)
FullscreenSKU: D40867
Dedicated to the understanding of human nature through educational travel, four upstanding 19th-century English gentlemen make the acquaintance of a roguish stranger who provides them with many unexpected misadventures. The timeless tale of Charles Dickens' Pickwick Club comes to life in this lively adaptation with a cast of renowned ... more
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The Signalman(1976)
FullscreenSKU: D13534
Produced as part of the BBC's annual "A Ghost Story for Christmas" series, this adaptation of the Charles Dickens short story stars Denholm Elliott as the title railway worker, who shares with a traveler (Bernard Lloyd) an eerie tale about a spectral figure who twice appeared along the rail line to him just before an accident occurred. ... more
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Hard Times(1977)
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Compelling miniseries adaptation of Charles Dickens' novel about an industrial town in Victorian England, and how a local community leader and teacher's desire to see that children maintain a darkly realistic view of the world threatens to create an entire generation lacking imagination and joy. Patrick Allen, Timothy West, Edward Fox, ... more
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Dombey And Son(1983)
FullscreenSKU: D89094
Spectacular 10-part BBC adaptation of the Charles Dickens book stars Julian Glover as Dombey, a well-to-do businessman eager to father an heir to the family shipping firm. But when his wife dies after giving birth to a sickly boy, and as tragedy upon tragedy strikes the bitter Dombey, he eventually finds that his redemption lies with ... more
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Bleak House(1985)
FullscreenSKU: D63226
Stellar BBC adaptation of the Dickens classic concerning the heartbreaking revelations a young man uncovers when he investigates the lawsuit that nearly ruined his mentor years before. Denholm Elliott, Diana Rigg, Philip Franks, Suzanne Burden, Jonathan Moore star. 7 hrs. Standard; Soundtrack: English.
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Bleak House(2005)
WidescreenSKU: D55810
The whims of fate and the slow-turning machinations of the law affect the lives of several 19th-century English families in this gripping BBC drama based on the Charles Dickens novel. Gillian Anderson stars as Lady Dedlock, whose illegitimate daughter Esther (Anna Maxwell) is, unknown to her, alive and a ward of kindly John Jarndyce ... more
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Martin Chuzzlewit(1996)
FullscreenSKU: D63228
Social comedy and serious drama blend in this BBC adaptation of Charles Dickens' tale. Greed turns the family and friends of Martin Chuzzlewit, a wealthy but embittered old man, against one another as they scheme to inherit his fortune. The cast includes Paul Scofield, John Mills, Tom Wilkinson and Julia Sawalha. 5 3/4 hrs. Standard; ... more
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Our Mutual Friend(1998)
FullscreenSKU: D63229
Based on Charles Dickens' novel, this lavish "Masterpiece Theatre" production is set in 1860s London and concerns two converging love affairs, one involving a millionaire's son who fakes his own death in order to avoid a loveless marriage, the other focusing on the daughter of the boatman suspected in the son's "murder." Paul McGann, ... more
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WidescreenSKU: D57227
Four-disc set includes "Bleak House" and "The Old Curiosity Shop."
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FullscreenSKU: D20013
Ever wonder what it means when a world is described as "Dickensian"? See the impoverished locations of 19th-century London that tested the spirit and resilience of the young Charles Dickens even as they nourished his legendary imagination. This compelling travelogue program includes stops at the Houses of Parliament, his home near ... more
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Step inside the mind of Charles Dickens with this entertaining travelogue that offers a glimpse of the London that inspired the world of his many enduring books. The program goes inside Dickens' Doughty Street residence, as well as to locations made famous in "Bleak House," "Great Expectations," "Little Dorrit," "Oliver Twist," and ... more
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SKU: D30265
Closing out the compelling trilogy of documentaries exploring the London of Charles Dickens' era, this program takes a sweeping look at Victorians of both high and low class. The wealthy and poor, righteous and sinful--all of the types of 19th-century English folk that were illuminated by an author (a former law clerk) keenly skilled ... more
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SKU: D14609
Two-disc set includes "Charles Dickens' London: Life" and "Christmas and A Christmas Carol."
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Comprehensive three-disc set utilizes dramatic re-creations to examine the literary giant's fascinating life and the profound effect it had on his work. "Uncovering the Real Dickens" blends documentary footage and dramatization to paint a telling portrait of the author. "A Christmas Carol" (1996) finds Dickens (Anton Lesser) hosting ... more
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WidescreenSKU: D82851
In 1842, English novelist Charles Dickens embarked upon a lengthy tour of the United States and Canada. His travels formed the basis of his book "American Notes," and in this enlightening 10-part BBC Four documentary series, his wry and sometimes critical observations on U.S. mores, politics, and fashion are reviewed in detail. Actress ... more
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Little Dorrit(2008)
WidescreenSKU: D55994
Charles Dickens' satiric novel is brought to life in this fantastic BBC miniseries. In 1820s London, Arthur Clennam becomes determined to discover the truth behind the presence of young Amy Dorrit, a seamstress working in his mother's home. His search takes him to the local debtor's prison, where Amy's father is serving a long sentence. ... more
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FullscreenSKU: D46885
He was the most popular author in 19th-century Britain, if not the world, yet for all his work as a writer, lecturer, and social critic his personal life was burdened with financial and family problems. Explore the world of Charles Dickens from his impoverished childhood to his global fame, in this 13-part biographical miniseries. Roy ... more
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WidescreenSKU: D03790
Five-disc boxed set includes "Oliver Twist" and "Little Dorrit."
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WidescreenSKU: D55995
In 19th-century England, a tenacious orphan named Pip is saved from a life of squalor by a mysterious benefactor and sets out to win the hand of the woman he grew up with in this "Masterpiece Theatre" adaptation of "Great Expectations" (1999). Ioan Gruffudd stars as Pip; with Justine Waddell, Bernard Hill, and Charlotte Rampling as ... more
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FullscreenSKU: D63230
Six-disc set includes the BBC versions of "Great Expectations" (1981),"Bleak House" (1985), "Oliver Twist" (1985), "Hard Times" (1994), "Martin Chuzzlewit," and "Our Mutual Friend."
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A tale of forbidden love and a long-unsolved murder, set amid the chaos of England's anti-Catholic Gordon Riots in 1780, "Barnaby Rudge" (1960) is adapted for British TV in a compelling miniseries. John Wood, Eira Heath, Bernard Brown star. This five-disc boxed set also includes "The Old Curiosity Shop" (1979), "Dombey and Son" (1983), ... more
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SKU: D89122
Four-disc set includes "The Old Curiosity Shop" (1979), "Dombey and Son" (1983), "The Pickwick Papers" (1985), and "David Copperfield" (1999).
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