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David Copperfield

  • TV Mini Series
  • 1999–2000
  • Unrated
  • 1h 33m
IMDb RATING
7.6/10
5.6K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
3,870
844
David Copperfield (1999)
David Copperfield (German Trailer)
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Period DramaDrama

A gentle orphan discovers life and love in an indifferent adult world.A gentle orphan discovers life and love in an indifferent adult world.A gentle orphan discovers life and love in an indifferent adult world.

  • Stars
    • Ciarán McMenamin
    • Emilia Fox
    • Pauline Quirke
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    7.6/10
    5.6K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    3,870
    844
    • Stars
      • Ciarán McMenamin
      • Emilia Fox
      • Pauline Quirke
    • 42User reviews
    • 6Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy
      • 1 win & 4 nominations total

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    Ciarán McMenamin
    Ciarán McMenamin
    • David Copperfield
    • 1999
    Emilia Fox
    Emilia Fox
    • Clara Copperfield
    • 1999
    Pauline Quirke
    Pauline Quirke
    • Peggotty
    • 1999
    Dawn French
    Dawn French
    • Mrs. Crupp
    • 1999
    Daniel Radcliffe
    Daniel Radcliffe
    • Young David
    • 1999
    Maggie Smith
    Maggie Smith
    • Betsey Trotwood
    • 1999
    Trevor Eve
    Trevor Eve
    • Murdstone
    • 1999
    Clare Wilkie
    • Julia Mills
    • 1999
    John Normington
    John Normington
    • Dr. Chillip
    • 1999
    James Grout
    James Grout
    • Mr. Spenlow
    • 1999
    Michael Elphick
    Michael Elphick
    • Barkis
    • 1999
    Amanda Ryan
    Amanda Ryan
    • Agnes Wickfield
    • 1999
    Laura Harling
    • Little Emily
    • 1999
    James Thornton
    • Ham Peggotty
    • 1999
    Nicholas Lyndhurst
    Nicholas Lyndhurst
    • Uriah Heep
    • 1999
    Zoë Wanamaker
    Zoë Wanamaker
    • Miss Murdstone
    • 1999
    Alun Armstrong
    Alun Armstrong
    • Dan Peggotty
    • 1999
    Jacqueline Tong
    Jacqueline Tong
    • Lady in coach
    • 1999
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    Drama

    Storyline

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      When Chris Columbus was asked what type of child he wanted to play Harry Potter, he used a clip of Daniel Radcliffe from this mini-series, to show them what he wanted.
    • Goofs
      The younger Davy is right-handed; the elder Davy is left-handed.
    • Quotes
      • Murdstone: This boy, you should know, Miss Trotwood, has a sullen, rebellious spirit, a violent temper and an intractable disposition.
      • Miss Murdstone: Of all the boys in the world, this is the worst boy.
      • Betsey Trotwood: Strong, Miss Murdstone.
      • Miss Murdstone: But not at all too strong for the situation.
      • Betsey Trotwood: Indeed? Well, sir?
      • Murdstone: I placed this boy in a respectable business. He ran away from it. The facts, I propose, speak for themselves.
      • Betsey Trotwood: About this respectable business, a blacking factory, I believe. If he had been your own boy, you would have put him to it just the same, I suppose.
      • Murdstone: I had my own opinion. This is the best way of bringing up this particular boy. I act on them and I say no more about them.
      • Betsey Trotwood: I see. What else do you have to say?
      • Murdstone: Merely this: I have come to take my stepson back. I will deal with him as I think right and dispose of him as I think proper. If you seek to impede me in any way, if you step between us now, you do so forever.
      • Betsey Trotwood: What does the boy say? Are you ready to go, David?
      • Young David Copperfield: Please don't make me leave you, Aunt. They made my Mama very unhappy and they never cared for me. I want to stay here with you and Mr. Dick.
      • Betsey Trotwood: Mr. Dick, what shall I do with this child?
      • Mr. Dick: I'd have him measured for a suit of clothes directly.
      • Betsey Trotwood: Mr. Dick, give me your hand.
      • [She shakes his hand]
      • Betsey Trotwood: For your common sense is invaluable.
      • [Takes David in her arms]
      • Betsey Trotwood: I'll take my chance with the boy. If he is all you say he is, I can at least do as much for him as you have done. But I don't believe a word of it!
      • Murdstone: [Standing up angrily] Miss Trotwood, if you were a gentleman...
      • Betsey Trotwood: BAH! Stuff and nonsense! Don't talk to me!
      • Miss Murdstone: How exquisitely polite. Overpowering, really.
      • Betsey Trotwood: [to Murdstone, ignoring Jane] You think I don't know what kind of life you've led this child's mother? It was a woeful day when you first appeared, smirking, making great eyes at her, so you wouldn't say "Boo!" to a ghost!
      • Miss Murdstone: I've never heard anything to elegant.
      • Betsey Trotwood: [Still ignoring Jane] And when you'd made quite sure of the poor little thing, you began to train her and break her. Like a caged bird, wearing her life away and teaching her to sing your notes.
      • Miss Murdstone: 'Tis either insanity or intoxication.
      • Betsey Trotwood: [Still ignoring Jane] You broke her heart, then punished the boy, because of your own guilt! There's the truth for your comfort, and you and your instrument may make the most of it!
      • Miss Murdstone: May I inquire whom you are referring to as an instrument?
      • Betsey Trotwood: Good day, sir! And Goodbye!
      • [Murdstone leaves without a word]
    • Connections
      Featured in Masterpiece: David Copperfield: Part 2 (2000)
    • Soundtracks
      Newcastle
      Traditional
      From John Playford's 'The English Dancing Master', First Edition (1651)

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    Details

    • Release date
      • December 25, 1999 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United Kingdom
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • arabuloku.com
      • Offical Website
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • 塊肉餘生記
    • Filming locations
      • Houghton Lodge, Stockbridge, Hampshire, England, UK(Betsey Trotwood's house, Dover)
    • Production companies
      • British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)
      • WGBH
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    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 33m(93 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.78 : 1

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