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The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby( 2001)

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Overview

A young, compassionate man struggles to save his family and friends from the abusive exploitation of his cold-hearted, grasping uncle.

    Top Billed Cast

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      James D'Arcy

      Nicholas Nickleby

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      Charles Dance

      Ralph Nickleby

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      Sophia Myles

      Kate Nickleby

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      Diana Kent

      Mrs. Nickleby

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      Gregor Fisher

      Mr. Squeers

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      Lee Ingleby

      Smike

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      Pam Ferris

      Mrs. Squeers

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      Debbie Chazen

      Fanny Squeers

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      Berwick Kaler

      Mr. Snawley

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      Tom Hollander

      Mr. Mantalini

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      Marian McLoughlin

      Madame Mantalini

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      Tom Ellis

      John Browdie

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      Donald Sumpter

      Mr. Brooker

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      Malcolm Tierney

      Vincent Crummles

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      Jacqueline Tong

      Mrs. Crummles

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      Richard Katz

      Mr. Lenville

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      Tom Hiddleston

      Lord

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      JJ Feild

      Frank Cheeryble

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      Jonathan Coy

      Charles Cheeryble

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      Lorraine Stanley

      Maid

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      Chris Roebuck

      Wackford Squeers Jnr.

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      Tim Barlow

      Old Lord

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      Liz Smith

      Peg Sliderskew

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      Frank Mills

      Arthur Gride

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    A review by Peter McGinn

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    Written by Peter McGinn on Mon May 10 2021
    I am sure this is a credible interpretation of the Disney classic. It feels Dickensian, but it has been many years since I read the book. I liked the look of the movie, the grime n\and poverty of London, the country scenery. The acting was fine. I thought a few of the characters were little more than stereotypical cliches, but that might be Dickensian also, always an eye towards exaggeration. I would have liked to see more depth in some of the minor characters, and the plight of those school kids - you know = the ones left behind when Nicholas fled with Smyke in tow. What happened to thos...

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    Status

    Released

    Original Language

    English

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