Tom Brown's Schooldays
Synopsis
In 1830s England, Tom Brown attends a rugby boys' school, where his moral and personal growth is formed through friendship, bullying–particularly from the cruel Flashman–and the influence of headmaster Dr Thomas Arnold.
Top Cast
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Julian Wadham
Squire Brown
Alex Pettyfer
Tom Brown
Stephen Fry
Dr. Thomas Arnold
Jemma Redgrave
Mary Arnold
Joseph Beattie
Flashman
Clive Standen
Brooke
Amanda Boxer
Matron
Georgia Tennant
Sally
Stephen Boxer
Mr. Smith
Hugh Mitchell
Green
Harry Lister Smith
George Arthur
Lucy Scott
Mrs. Arthur
Harry Michell
East
Gerard Horan
Bill
Max Benitz
Huband
Tom Allen
Fothergill
John Carlisle
Mr. Lampard
Gary Powell
Groom
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Moore
- Screenplay & Story
- Ashley Pharoah, Thomas Hughes
- Original Score
- John E. Keane
- Original Title
- Tom Brown's Schooldays
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- Isle of Man Film, Isle of Man Film Commission, Company Pictures, ITV
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Moore
Ashley Pharoah, Thomas Hughes
John E. Keane
Ryszard Lenczewski
Beverley Mills
Suzan Harrison
Department Leadership Roster
Ashley Pharoah
Writer
Suzan Harrison
Producer
David Moore
Director
John E. Keane
Original Music Composer
Ryszard Lenczewski
Director of Photography
Beverley Mills
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Frequently Asked Questions About Tom Brown's Schooldays
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What is Tom Brown's Schooldays about?
In 1830s England, Tom Brown attends a rugby boys' school, where his moral and personal growth is formed through friendship, bullying–particularly from the cruel Flashman–and the influence of headmaster Dr Thomas Arnold.
Who directed Tom Brown's Schooldays?
Tom Brown's Schooldays was directed by David Moore.
Who stars in Tom Brown's Schooldays?
The principal cast of Tom Brown's Schooldays includes Julian Wadham, Alex Pettyfer, Stephen Fry, Jemma Redgrave, Joseph Beattie.
When was Tom Brown's Schooldays released and how long is it?
Tom Brown's Schooldays was released in 2005 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for Tom Brown's Schooldays?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Tom Brown's Schooldays was composed by John E. Keane.
Is Tom Brown's Schooldays based on a book or true story?
Tom Brown's Schooldays is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Thomas Hughes".