- Film Review
- Reviewed By Tony Sloman
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4 out of 5
This massively popular period romp carted off four Oscars, including best picture and best director. It was always arch, overlong and uncertain of tone, but nevertheless very funny and extraordinarily bawdy, especially in the notorious eating scene between Albert Finney (as Tom) and Joyce Redman. Technically, the film was massively influential and the desaturated colour, speeded-up action and lewd narration characterised the 1960s "Swinging England" cinema, and attracted all of the Hollywood majors to make movies here.
Plot Summary
Eighteenth-century lothario Tom Jones is driven away by his adoptive family for his scandalous behaviour and heads for London to seek his fortune. The rogue embarks on an affair with a wealthy noblewoman, but finds himself pursued by a face from the past who is convinced Tom has also seduced his wife. Period comedy, starring Albert Finney, Susannah York, Diane Cilento and Joan Greenwood.
Cast and crew
Cast
- Tom Jones
- Albert Finney
- Sophie Western
- Susannah York
- Squire Western
- Hugh Griffith
- Miss Western
- Edith Evans
- Molly Seagrim
- Diane Cilento
- Squire Allworthy
- George Devine
- Mrs Waters / Jenny Jones
- Joyce Redman
- Lady Bellaston
- Joan Greenwood
- Blifil
- David Warner
- Honour
- Patsy Rowlands
- Mrs Fitzpatrick
- Rosalind Knight
- Susan
- Lynn Redgrave
Crew
- Director
- Tony Richardson
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