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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Peter Ustinov
Grandfather
Alan Barry
Groves
Adam Blackwood
Dick Swiveller
Tom Courtenay
Daniel Quilp
Sally Walsh
Neil Trent
Brian de Salvo
Debtor Gentleman
Christopher Ettridge
Sampson Brass
James Fox
Single Gentleman
Ricci Harnett
Tom
Doreen Keough
Mrs. George
William Mannering
Kit Nubbles
Julia McKenzie
Mrs Jartley
Cornelia Hayes O'Herlihy
Mrs. Quilp
Alan Shearman
Short
Timothy Watson
Fred Trent
Anne White
Sally Brass
Gloria Hunniford
Flower Seller
Frank Thornton
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 19, 1995
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kevin Connor
- Screenplay & Story
- Charles Dickens, John Goldsmith
- Original Score
- Mason Daring
- Original Title
- The Old Curiosity Shop
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 58m
- Production Studios
- Halcyon Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kevin Connor
Charles Dickens, John Goldsmith
Mason Daring
Douglas Milsome
Richard Price
Department Leadership Roster
Kevin Connor
Director
Mason Daring
Original Music Composer
John Goldsmith
Writer
Douglas Milsome
Director of Photography
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 Kevin Connor.
Who stars in The Old Curiosity Shop?
The principal cast of The Old Curiosity Shop includes Peter Ustinov, Alan Barry, Adam Blackwood, Tom Courtenay, Sally Walsh.
When was The Old Curiosity Shop released and how long is it?
The Old Curiosity Shop was released in 1995 with a total runtime of 2h 58m.
Who composed the musical score for The Old Curiosity Shop?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Old Curiosity Shop was composed by Mason Daring.
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".