"The History of Tom Jones, a Foundling" (1997) TV mini-series

User Rating:

8.2/10   

Seasons:

1

Release Date:

5 April 1998 (USA)

Genre:

Drama | Romance

Plot:

A new adaptation of the classic novel by Henry Fielding of the life, loves and adventures of the charming rascal Tom Jones...

Plot Keywords:

1700s | Bawdy | Historical | Love | TV Mini-Series

Awards:

4 wins & 4 nominations

Cast

John Sessions	...	Henry Fielding (2 episodes, 1997)
Benjamin Whitrow	...	Squire Allworthy (2 episodes, 1997)
Ron Cook	...	Benjamin Partridge (2 episodes, 1997)
Camille Coduri	...	Jenny Jones (2 episodes, 1997)
Christopher Fulford	...	Mr. Square (2 episodes, 1997)
Richard Ridings	...	Reverend Thwackum (2 episodes, 1997)
Brian Hibbard	...	George Seagrim (2 episodes, 1997)
Brian Blessed	...	Squire Western (2 episodes, 1997)
Frances de la Tour	...	Aunt Western (2 episodes, 1997)
Max Beesley	...	Tom Jones / ... (2 episodes, 1997)
James D'Arcy	...	Blifil (2 episodes, 1997)
Samantha Morton	...	Sophia / ... (2 episodes, 1997)
Brian Pettifer	...	Parson Supple (2 episodes, 1997)
Kathy Burke	...	Honour (2 episodes, 1997)

Runtime:

UK:95 min (5 episodes) | USA:120 min (3 episodes)

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Certification:

Australia:PG | UK:15

Filming Locations:

Belton House, Belton, Lincolnshire, England, UK

Company:

A&E Television Networks

Movie Connections:

Version of The Bawdy Adventures of Tom Jones (1976)

Soundtrack:

Why, Soldiers, Why

More than worth watching!!!

I am indeed a big fan of these screen adaptations of classic old novels. And this is just another great series that I have come across.

"The History of Tom Jones, a Foundling" tells a wonderful story that is lovable and highly entertaining. It is typical enough to make you love and sympathize with the heroes, and at the same time hate the devilish villains, but with enough subplots to keep the story interesting and keep you wondering what's going to happen next.

The actor, Max Beesley, who at the first time was just a newcomer, did the best job anyone could ever have done for the character. Other actors brought much delight and joy to the story. The characters were intelligently created, both leads and minors, and they were all interpreted so well by a talented cast.

Let's see....if you love the old-traditional British story with just enough laughs and dramas, something that will leave you with a good feeling in the end and a story that you would want to watch again and again, then this is definitely the right choice for you!