The Pickwick Papers
“Triumphantly brought to the screen for the first time! Another Dickens treasure springs to life in the rich traditions of”
Synopsis
The Pickwick Club sends Mr. Pickwick and a group of friends to travel across England and to report back on the interesting things they find...
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James Hayter
Samuel Pickwick
James Donald
Nathaniel Winkle
Nigel Patrick
Mr. Jingle
Joyce Grenfell
Mrs. Leo Hunter
Hermione Gingold
Miss Tompkins
Hermione Baddeley
Mrs. Bardell
Donald Wolfit
Sergeant Buzfuz
Harry Fowler
Sam Weller
Kathleen Harrison
Rachel Wardle
Alexander Gauge
Tracy Tupman
Lionel Murton
Augustus Snodgrass
Diane Hart
Emily Wardle
Joan Heal
Isabella Wardle
William Hartnell
Irate Cabman
Athene Seyler
Miss Witherfield
Sam Costa
Job Trotter
George Robey
Tony Weller
Gerald Campion
Joe, the Fat Boy
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 5, 1954
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Noel Langley
- Screenplay & Story
- Noel Langley
- Original Score
- Antony Hopkins
- Original Title
- The Pickwick Papers
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 49m
- Production Studios
- Renown Pictures Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Noel Langley
Noel Langley, Charles Dickens
Antony Hopkins
Wilkie Cooper
Anne V. Coates
George Minter, Noel Langley
Department Leadership Roster
Noel Langley
Director
George Minter
Producer
Antony Hopkins
Original Music Composer
Noel Langley
Screenplay
Wilkie Cooper
Director of Photography
Noel Langley
Producer
Anne V. Coates
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Pickwick Papers
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Pickwick Papers about?
The Pickwick Club sends Mr. Pickwick and a group of friends to travel across England and to report back on the interesting things they find...
Who directed The Pickwick Papers?
The Pickwick Papers was directed by Noel Langley.
Who stars in The Pickwick Papers?
The principal cast of The Pickwick Papers includes James Hayter, James Donald, Nigel Patrick, Joyce Grenfell, Hermione Gingold.
When was The Pickwick Papers released and how long is it?
The Pickwick Papers was released in 1952 with a total runtime of 1h 49m.
Who composed the musical score for The Pickwick Papers?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Pickwick Papers was composed by Antony Hopkins.
Is The Pickwick Papers based on a book or true story?
The Pickwick Papers is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Charles Dickens".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Pickwick Papers?
The Pickwick Papers holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).