The Old Curiosity Shop
“A merry feast of musical delights & rollicking adventure.”
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.
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Top Cast
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Anthony Newley
Daniel Quilp
David Hemmings
Richard Swiveller
Jill Bennett
Sally Brass
Sarah-Jane Varley
Little Nell
Michael Hordern
Edward Trent
David Warner
Sampson Brass
Yvonne Antrobus
Betsy Quilp
Mona Washbourne
Mrs. Jarley
Paul Rogers
Henry Trent
Rosalind Knight
Mrs. George
Windsor Davies
George, Mrs Jarley's Assistant
Phil Davis
Tom Scott
Sue Barbour
Stiltdancer
David Battley
Codlin
Peter Duncan
Kit Nubbles
Brian Glover
Furnaceman
Ronald Lacey
Harris
Bryan Pringle
Mr Garland
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 7, 1975
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Tuchner
- Screenplay & Story
- Charles Dickens, Irene Kamp, Louis Kamp
- Original Score
- Elmer Bernstein
- Original Title
- The Old Curiosity Shop
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 58m
- Production Studios
- Reader's Digest Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Tuchner
Charles Dickens, Irene Kamp, Louis Kamp
Elmer Bernstein
Christopher Challis
John Jympson
Helen M. Strauss
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Tuchner
Director
Irene Kamp
Writer
Louis Kamp
Writer
Helen M. Strauss
Producer
John Jympson
Editor
Anthony Mendleson
Costume Design
Elliot Scott
Production Design
Christopher Challis
Director of Photography
Elmer Bernstein
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Old Curiosity Shop
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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.
Who stars in The Old Curiosity Shop?
The principal cast of The Old Curiosity Shop includes Anthony Newley, David Hemmings, Jill Bennett, Sarah-Jane Varley, Michael Hordern.
When was The Old Curiosity Shop released and how long is it?
The Old Curiosity Shop was released in 1975 with a total runtime of 1h 58m.
Who composed the musical score for The Old Curiosity Shop?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Old Curiosity Shop was composed by Elmer Bernstein.
Is The Old Curiosity Shop based on a book or true story?
The Old Curiosity Shop is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Charles Dickens".