David Copperfield
BBC Home Video (1999)
Drama
In Collection
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IMDB   7.8
3 hr 0 mins USA / English
DVD  Region 1   NR
Maggie Smith Betsey Trotwood
Ian McKellen
Dawn French
Bob Hoskins
Tom Wilkinson
Daniel Radcliffe Young David Copperfield
Emilia Fox Clara Copperfield
Pauline Quirke Peggotty
John Normington Dr. Chillip
Trevor Eve Murdstone
Michael Elphick Barkis
James Thornton Ham Peggotty
Alun Armstrong Daniel Peggotty
Patsy Byrne Mrs. Gummidge
Ciarán McMenamin David Copperfield
Laura Harling Little Emily
Zoe Wanamaker Miss Murdstone
Jacqueline Tong Lady in Coach
Karl Johnson Tungay
Director
Simon Curtis
Peter Medak
Don Arioli
Producer Kate Harwood
Katrine Dudley
Rebecca Eaton
John Davis
Robert Halmi Jr.
Writer Adrian Hodges
Charles Dickens
John Goldsmith
Cinematography Andy Collins
Musician Robert Lane


David Copperfield, Dickens's most popular book since it was first published over 150 years ago, is brought to life in this BBC adaptation by a world-class cast including Daniel Radcliffe, Maggie Smith, Bob Hoskins, Nicholas Lyndhurst, Ian McKellen, Imelda Staunton and Dawn French.

Dickens' most autobiographical book, David Copperfield tells the moving story of David's journey from birth to maturity, a journey which links his life with some of the most colorful, extraordinary characters including the flamboyant Mr. Micawber, eccentric Aunt Betsy Trotwood, the kindly Peggotty family, the cruel Murdstones, the ever so humble Uriah Heep, and loyal, loving Agnes Wicklow. David navigates through a life fraught with hardships and challenges, unexpected joys and even love.

Episodes
    Seen it: Yes   0 hr 45 mins    12/25/1999  1.  Part 1
David Copperfield is a posthumous child. He was born in Blunderstone, Suffolk, three months after the death of his father, who also called David Copperfield. On the night of David's birth, his Great-Aunt Betsey Trotwood arrives at the Rookery - the Copperfield family home. David returns home for the holidays and and makes amends with Murdstone, who has fathered a baby boy with Clara.
Director:  Simon Curtis  Writer:  Charles Dickens  / Adrian Hodges 
    Seen it: Yes   0 hr 45 mins    12/26/1999  2.  Part 2
David returns to Canterbury to see Mr Wickfield and Agnes, who are both pleased to hear of his engagement to Dora. David visits Yarmouth again soon afterwards after he receives a letter from Peggotty, informing that Barkis's health is deteriorating. David marries Dora and is at first frustrated by her inability to be anything more than a 'child bride'.
Director:  Simon Curtis  Writer:  Charles Dickens  / Adrian Hodges 
    Seen it: Yes   0 hr 45 mins    1/8/2000  3.  Part 3
    Seen it: Yes   0 hr 45 mins    1/15/2000  4.  Part 4
Director:  Simon Curtis  Writer:  Charles Dickens  / Adrian Hodges 
Edition Details
Distributor BBC Warner
Release Date 8/15/2006
Packaging Keep Case
Screen Ratio Widescreen 1.85:1 Color (Anamorphic)
Audio Tracks ENGLISH: Dolby Digital Stereo [CC]
Layers Single Side, Dual Layer
No. of Disks/Tapes 1

Features
Dickens' Favorite Child - A behind the scenes look at the creation of David Copperfield