Movie "Tom Jones" - DVD Movies Encyclopedia

Short description of the movie "Tom Jones"

Tom Jones, abandoned as a baby in mysterious circumstances, is brought up by Squire Allworthy. Resented by Allworthy's legitimate heir Blifil, Tom grows into an amiable rascal, fond of the fair sex. He loves Squire Western's daughter Sophie, but when discovered by his tutors with a local girl Molly, he is banished by his benefactor. After numerous adventures he reaches London and embarks on an affair with the wealthy Lady Bellaston while Squire Western's sister has arranged a marriage between Sophie and Blifil. Horrified, Sophie escapes to London, meeting up with her cousin Mrs. Fitspatrick who is also running away from her husband. Mr. Fitzpatrick follows them and suspects Tom of having seduced his runaway wife.

Starring actors in "Tom Jones" movie:

Albert Finney as a character Tom Jones Albert Finney also starred in the next movies: "Big Fish" in a role of Ed Bloom (Senior); "Corpse Bride" in a role of Finnis Everglot; "Erin Brockovich" in a role of Ed Masry; "Two for the Road" in a role of Mark Wallace; "Amazing Grace" in a role of John Newton; "Before the Devil Knows You're Dead" in a role of Charles; "A Good Year" in a role of Uncle Henry Skinner; "Wolfen" in a role of Dewey Wilson; "Miller's Crossing" in a role of Leo;

Susannah York as a character Sophie Western Susannah York also starred in the next movies: "Superman II: Director's cut" in a role of Lara; "They Shoot Horses, Don't They?" in a role of Alice LeBlanc; "Franklyn";

Hugh Griffith as a character Squire Western Hugh Griffith also starred in the next movies: "How to Steal a Million" in a role of Bonnet; "Ben-Hur" in a role of Sheik Ilderim;

Edith Evans as a character Miss Western Edith Evans also starred in the next movies: "The Queen of Spades" in a role of The Old Countess Ranevskaya;

Joan Greenwood as a character Lady Bellaston Joan Greenwood also starred in the next movies: "At Bertram's Hotel" in a role of Lady Selina Hazy;

Diane Cilento as a character Molly Seagrim Diane Cilento also starred in the next movies: "The Agony and the Ecstasy" in a role of Contessina de'Medici;

George Devine as a character Squire Allworthy George Devine starred only in the movie "Tom Jones"

David Tomlinson as a character Lord Fellamar David Tomlinson also starred in the next movies: "Mary Poppins" in a role of Mr. George W. Banks; "Bedknobs and Broomsticks" in a role of Emelius; "The Love Bug" in a role of Peter Thorndyke;

Rosalind Atkinson as a character Mrs. Miller Rosalind Atkinson starred only in the movie "Tom Jones"

George A. Cooper as a character Mr. Fitzpatrick George A. Cooper starred only in the movie "Tom Jones"

Angela Baddeley as a character Mrs. Wilkins Angela Baddeley starred only in the movie "Tom Jones"

Mark Dignam as a character Lieutenant Mark Dignam also starred in the next movies: "The Taming of the Shrew" in a role of Vincentio;

Avis Bunnage as a character Landlady, George Inn Avis Bunnage starred only in the movie "Tom Jones"

Julian Glover as a character Northernton Julian Glover also starred in the next movies: "Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade"; "Troy" in a role of Triopas; "007 For Your Eyes Only" in a role of Aristotle Kristatos; "King Ralph" in a role of King Gustav; "Mirrors" in a role of Robert Esseker; "The Young Victoria" in a role of Duke of Wellington;

Peter Bull as a character Thwackum Peter Bull also starred in the next movies: "The African Queen" in a role of Captain of Louisa; "Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb" in a role of Russian Ambassador Alexi de Sadesky;