The Old Curiosity Shop
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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Derek Jacobi
Grandfather
Toby Jones
Daniel Qulip
Anna Madeley
Betsy Qulip
Adam Godley
Samson Brass
Gina McKee
Sally Brass
Sophie Vavasseur
Nell Trent
Adrian Rawlins
Jacob
Bryan Dick
Freddie Trent
Zoë Wanamaker
Mrs. Jarley
Martin Freeman
Mr. Codlin
Steve Pemberton
Mr. Short
George MacKay
Kit
Bradley Walsh
Mr. Liggers
Charlene McKenna
The Marchioness
Jonathan Coy
Rev. Pratchett
Geoffrey Breton
Dick Swiveller
Josie Lawrence
Mrs. Jiniwin
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Brian Percival
- Screenplay & Story
- Martyn Hesford
- Original Score
- Stephen McKeon
- Original Title
- The Old Curiosity Shop
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, Ireland
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
- Production Studios
- Element Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Brian Percival
Martyn Hesford, Charles Dickens
Stephen McKeon
Peter Greenhalgh
Tony Cranstoun
Gareth Neame, Rebecca Eaton, Andrew Lowe, Andrew Benson
Department Leadership Roster
Brian Percival
Director
Martyn Hesford
Screenplay
Tony Cranstoun
Editor
Peter Greenhalgh
Director of Photography
Andrew Benson
Producer
Donal O'Farrell
Stunt Coordinator
Stephen McKeon
Original Music Composer
Michael Pickwoad
Production Design
Lorna Marie Mugan
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
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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 Brian Percival.
Who stars in The Old Curiosity Shop?
The principal cast of The Old Curiosity Shop includes Derek Jacobi, Toby Jones, Anna Madeley, Adam Godley, Gina McKee.
When was The Old Curiosity Shop released and how long is it?
The Old Curiosity Shop was released in 2007 with a total runtime of 2h 0m.
Who composed the musical score for The Old Curiosity Shop?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Old Curiosity Shop was composed by Stephen McKeon.
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".