Tom Jones
1963 British film by Tony Richardson · Released 1963
Tom Jones is a 1963 British period comedy film, an adaptation of Henry Fielding's classic 1749 novel The History of Tom Jones, a Foundling. It is directed by Tony Richardson from a screenplay written by John Osborne, and stars Albert Finney as the titular character. The cast also features Susannah York, Hugh Griffith, Edith Evans, Joyce Redman, Joan Greenwood, Diane Cilento, and David Warner in his film debut. The film was a success both critically and at the box office, and was one of the most critically acclaimed and popular comedies of its time.
Cast ages at release (1963)
- Albert Finney, as Tom Jones: 26–27
- Susannah York, as Sophie Western: 23–24
- Hugh Griffith, as Squire Western: 50–51
- Edith Evans, as Miss Western: 74–75
- Diane Cilento, as Molly Seagrim: 30–31
- Joyce Redman, as Mrs: 47–48
- David Tomlinson, as Lord Fellamar: 45–46
- David Warner, as Blifil: 21–22
- Jack MacGowran, as Partridge: 44–45
- Julian Glover, as Northerton: 27–28
- Lynn Redgrave, as Susan: 19–20
- Joan Greenwood, as Lady Bellaston: 41–42
- Angela Baddeley, as Mrs: 58–59
- Peter Bull, as Thwackum: 50–51
- George A. Cooper, as Fitzpatrick: 37–38
- Mark Dignam, as Lieutenant: 53–54
- Rachel Kempson, as Bridget Allworthy: 52–53
- Wilfrid Lawson, as Black George: 62–63
- Freda Jackson, as Mrs: 55–56
- Jack Stewart, as MacLachlan: 49–50
- John Moffatt, as Square: 40–41