The Old Curiosity Shop
"A merry feast of musical delights & rollicking adventure."
Originally released in 1975. The Old Curiosity Shop is a comedy/drama film. directed by Michael Tuchner.
Starring Anthony Newley, David Hemmings, and Jill Bennett
Synopsis
A kindly shop owner whose overwhelming gambling debts allow a greedy landlord to seize his shop of dusty treasures. Evicted and with no way to pay his debts, he and his granddaughter flee.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 7, 1975
50 years ago
Runtime
1h 58m
118 minutes total
User Rating
3.3/10
Mixed (3 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Top Cast
Anthony Newley
as Daniel Quilp
David Hemmings
as Richard Swiveller
Jill Bennett
as Sally Brass
Sarah-Jane Varley
as Little Nell
Michael Hordern
as Edward Trent
David Warner
as Sampson Brass
Yvonne Antrobus
as Betsy Quilp
Mona Washbourne
as Mrs. Jarley
Paul Rogers
as Henry Trent
Rosalind Knight
as Mrs. George
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Reader's Digest Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Old Curiosity Shop about?
A kindly shop owner whose overwhelming gambling debts allow a greedy landlord to seize his shop of dusty treasures. Evicted and with no way to pay his debts, he and his granddaughter flee.
Who directed The Old Curiosity Shop?
The Old Curiosity Shop was directed by Michael Tuchner.
How long is The Old Curiosity Shop?
The Old Curiosity Shop has a runtime of 1 hours and 58 minutes (118 minutes total).
When was The Old Curiosity Shop released?
The Old Curiosity Shop was released on November 7, 1975 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Old Curiosity Shop?
The main cast of The Old Curiosity Shop includes Anthony Newley, David Hemmings, Jill Bennett, Sarah-Jane Varley, Michael Hordern.