Little Dorrit (Nobody's Fault) (Little Dorrit's Story) (1988)
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Little Dorrit was intended as the cinematic equivalent to the mammoth, eight-hour Royal Shakespeare Company's staging of Charles Dickens' Nicholas Nickelby. The film was released to theaters in two parts, each running approximately three hours. The first part, subtitled "Nobody's Fault," introduced… More Little Dorrit was intended as the cinematic equivalent to the mammoth, eight-hour Royal Shakespeare Company's staging of Charles Dickens' Nicholas Nickelby. The film was released to theaters in two parts, each running approximately three hours. The first part, subtitled "Nobody's Fault," introduced us to the seamstress title character (Sarah Pickering), who chooses to live in debtor's prison with her father (Alec Guinness). Good Samaritan Arthur Clennam (Derek Jacobi) endeavors to help both father and daughter. The second part, also known as "Little Dorrit's Story," details Dorrit's escape from penury to lasting happiness. Eschewing the usual 19th century-style British music often heard in Dickensian adaptations, director Christine Edzard creatively -- and effectively -- opts for the strains of Giuseppe Verdi. Edzard's eye for period detail is also deserving of unbounded praise. Unfortunately, part two of Little Dorrit spends nearly half of its running time recapping part one, utilizing much of the same footage. For those familiar with "Nobody's Fault," "Little Dorrit's Story" is more a redundancy than a continuation. Still, taken together, parts one and two all fully deserving of the enthusiastic critical commentary that greeted them upon their original release -- not to mention the multiple Academy Award nominations bestowed upon the project and its participants. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Rating, Runtime
- G, 6 hr.
- Directed By
- Christine Edzard
- Genres
- Art House & International, Drama
- In Theaters
- Mar 26, 1988 Wide
- On DVD
- Jun 7, 2005
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Dickensian England is being described as a manipulative conversion of buffoons and upper class crooks and that adaptation is no exception to Charles' spirit.Edzard keeps a low profile and with the ever-mighty Guinness,the precise decoration of 19th century England,notwithstanding… More
Dickensian England is being described as a manipulative conversion of buffoons and upper class crooks and that adaptation is no exception to Charles' spirit.Edzard keeps a low profile and with the ever-mighty Guinness,the precise decoration of 19th century England,notwithstanding the fading background of alleys,moist corners..the book's rich complexity doesn't wither.
Cast
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Alec Guinnessas William Dorrit -
Derek Jacobias Arthur Clennam -
Cyril Cusackas Frederick Dorrit
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Sarah Pickeringas Little Dorrit -
Joan Greenwoodas Mrs. Clennam -
Max Wallas Flintwinch
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Amelda Brownas Fanny Dorrit -
Daniel Chattoas Tip Dorrit -
Miriam Margolyesas Flora Finching
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Bill Fraseras Mr. Casby -
Roshan Sethas Mr. Pancks -
Roger Hammondas Mr. Meagles
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Sophie Wardas Minnie Meagles -
John Savidentas Tite Barnacle -
Edward Burnhamas Daniel Doyce
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Eleanor Bronas Mrs. Merdle -
Michael Elphickas Mr. Merdle -
Robert Morleyas Lord Decimus Barnacle
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Alan Bennettas Bishop -
Celia Bannermanas Milliner -
Anthony Bensonas Unlucky Skittle Player
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Donald Bissetas Enthusiastic Weighty Gentleman -
Moya Bradyas Fiddler's Daughter -
Ronnie Brodyas Broke Tenant
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Joanna Brookesas Shirtmakers' Daughter -
Brenda Bruceas Duchess -
Gerald Campionas Mr. Tetterby
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David Cardyas 3 Thimble Man -
Jonathan Cecilas Magnate from the Bench -
Richard Cliffordas Jerry
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Arthur Coxas Stage Carpenter -
Rosalie Crutchleyas Wife of the Magnate from the Bench -
Leon Davisas Fraudulent Groom
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Alison Dowlingas Pretty Milliner -
David F. Doyleas Pepper Apprentice -
Luke Duckettas Young Arthur
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Susan Fieldas Mr. Tiffin -
Ian Gelderas Rev. Samuel Barnacle -
Howard Goorneyas Bob the Turnkey
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Billy Grayas Stage Doorman -
Arthur Hewlettas Physician -
Alfred Hoffmanas Old Couple
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Ian Hoggas Butler -
Harold Innocentas Mr. Rugg Legal Adviser -
Johnny Irvingas Worker
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Tony Jayas Doctor -
Edward Jewesburyas Magnate from the Lords -
Julia Langas Henry Gowan's Mother
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John Levittas Quarrelling Debtor -
Ian Lindsayas Capt. Martin -
Leonard Maguireas Knowledgeable Debtor
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Betty Marsdenas Mrs. Phoebe Barnacle -
John Scott Martinas Faded Involvent -
Mollie Maureenas Mr. F's Aunt
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John McEneryas Capt. Hopkins -
Murray Melvinas Dancing Master -
Gerald Perreau-Saissineas Mr. Dubbin
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Imogen Millais Scottas Mrs. Bee -
Malcolm Mudieas Officer -
Brian Pettiferas Clarence Barnacle
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Pierre Olivier Bardetas Hotel Manager -
David Pughas Mr. Parker a Creditor -
Paul Rhysas Bright Young Gentleman
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Eric Richardas Sir George Wills -
Danny Schilleras Reveller in the Slap Bang -
Ruth Sheenas Society Lady
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Tusse Silbergas Lady at Concert -
Liz Smithas Mrs. Bangham Midwife -
Marcel Steineras Whistler
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David Stollas Hesitant Weighty Gentleman -
David Thewlisas George Braddle -
John Tordoffas Waiter in the Coffee House
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Pip Torrensas Henry Gowan -
David Trevenaas Tidily Buttoned Man -
John Warneras Bootmaker
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Harry Websteras Pickton -
Christopher Whittinghamas Mr. Plornish -
Heathcote Williamsas Dr. Haggage
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Elijah Woodas Greedy-Eyed Old Man -
Mark Arnoldas Boy -
Stuart Burgeas Head
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John Hardingas Ferdinand Barnacle -
Patricia Hayesas Affery -
Mark "Flex" Knoxas Print Seller's Clerk
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Charles Reynoldsas Mrs. Timms -
Dermot Crowleyas Mr. Simpson -
Eric Francisas Old Nandy Mrs. P's Father
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Kate Williamsas Mrs. Greasby -
Malcolm Tierneyas Bar -
Ron Russellas Elderly Gentleman
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Elizabeth Archeras Lady at Concert -
Sally Ashbyas Society Lady -
John Atkinsonas Baron
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David Baleas Lucky Skittle Player -
Morwenna Banksas Georgina -
Charlie Bartleas Mr. Battens
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Fred Beaumanas Flower Seller -
Amanda Bellamyas Housemaid -
Odette Bennettas Fanny's Maid
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Katherine Bestas Lady Visitor -
Christopher Birchas Cautious Weighty Gentleman -
Sophie Brewas Lydia
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Alan Bungayas Principal Messenger -
Mike Carnelas Lonely Debtor -
Sarrina Caruthersas Little Dorrit as a Child
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Ricky Caveas Tip at Age 12 -
Nadia Chambersas Agnes -
Dawn Charatanas Mrs. Ismay
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Johnny Claytonas Fiddler -
Terence Connollyas Mr. Fogg a Creditor -
Laura Coxas Orange Juggler
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James Coyleas Horace Kinch -
Janice Crameras Young Flora -
Harry Crossas Little Dorrit as a Child
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Richard Cubisonas Mr. Simpson's Friend -
Yvonee D'Alpraas Motherly Lady -
Joan Daintyas Broke Tenant's Wife
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John Dalbyas Mr. Jobling -
Chris Darwinas Fraudulent Groom -
Terry Dayas Mrs. Hurt
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Robert Demegeras Mr. Braddle -
Cordelia Dittonas Mrs. Braddle -
Simon Dormandyas Sparkler Merdle
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Michael Eavesas Narrow Faced Man -
Jackie Ekersas Dancer at Theatre -
Maurice Elliotas Snuggery Gambler
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Beth Ellisas Mrs. William Barnacle -
Cyril Epsteinas Mr. Strong's Friend -
John Faheyas Seller of Second-hand Furniture
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Alan Fossas Mr. Bead -
Cate Fowleras Woman at Dance -
Lee Foxas Richard Barnacle
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David Foxxeas Mr. Mivvins -
Irene Frederickas Mrs. Pitt -
Jenny Gallowayas Polly
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Jack Gittingsas Old Gambler -
Richard Gradenas Slingo -
Seymour Greenas Tailor
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John Halsteadas Mr. Mortimer -
Rebecca Hamas Dancer at Theatre -
Christopher Hancockas Customer in the Coffee House
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Richard Henry Dana Jr.as Smiles Foreman -
Anthea Hollowayas Society Lady -
Gwenda Hughesas Mrs. Dorrit
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Charles Hunter Walshas Mr. Mortimer's Friend -
Joanna Hurleyas Fanny as a Child -
Steve Ismayas Worker
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Darlene Johnsonas Mrs. Robinson -
Sidney Johnsonas Print seller -
Arthur Kellyas Reveller in the Slap Bang
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Judy Laisteras Anxious Wife -
Nadine Largeas Lady at Concert -
Stanley Lloydas Mr. Wrosley
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Doris Littlewoodas Old WIfe -
Fiona MacAlpineas Dancer at Theatre -
Diana Malinas Mr. Casby's Maid
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Ramon Martinoas Gruff Fellow -
Joanna Maudeas Second-Hand Furniture Sellers' Wife -
Amanda Maxwellas Dancer at Theatre
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Tom McCabeas Rough Fellow -
Lizzie McKenzieas Drunken Woman -
Michael Mearsas William's Valet
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Robin Meredithas Ruined Speculator -
Marilyn Milgromas Mrs. Hopkins -
Robert Millas Hugh Stilstalking
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Ruth Mitchellas Mrs. Plornish -
Ken Morleyas Mr. Wobbler -
Shona Morrisas Dancer at Theatre
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Patricia Napieras Dolly -
Siobhan Nicholasas Mrs. Fray -
Guy Nichollsas Mr. Wabe
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Arthur Nightingaleas Shabby Footman -
Sandra O'Rourkeas Fanny as a Child -
Giles Oldershawas Imposing Gentleman
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Bernard Paddenas Newcomer -
Diana Parisas Dancer at Theatre -
Barbara Peakas Countess
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Nat Pearnas Mr. Strong -
Donald Pelmearas Mr. Clive -
Stewart Permuttas Quarrelling Debtor
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Brian Poyseras Treasury -
Robert Puttas Mr. Chivery the New Turnkey -
John Quarmbyas Circumlocution Office Porter
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Pauline Quirkeas Maggy Little Dorrit's Protegee -
Trevor Rayas Magnate from the City -
Doug Roeas Capt. Martin's Friend
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Iris Sadleras Shirtmaker -
Lin Sagovskyas Hotel Maid -
Cazz Scattergoodas Dancer at Theatre
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Graham Seedas William Barnacle -
Tommy Shandas Mr. Cain -
Frank Shelleyas Disagreeable Man
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Rosemary Smithas Hotel Maid -
Marjorie Somervilleas Lady by Snuggery -
Kathy Staffas Mrs. Tickit
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Joan Staffordas Rough Lady -
Sam Steeras John Chivery at Ages 4 and 8 -
Richard Stirlingas John Chivery
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Carol Streetas Woman at Dance -
Rita Triesmanas Mrs. Tetterby -
Betty Turneras Mrs. Kidgerbury
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Peter Waddingtonas Boy at Theatre -
Alec Wallisas Discreet Clerk -
Jo Warneas Mrs. Chivery Tobacconist
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Anna Whittinghamas Plornish Children -
Eve Whittinghamas Plornish Children -
Harry Whittinghamas Plornish Children
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David Whitworthas James Simms -
Tracey Wilkinsonas Housemaid -
Tim Wrightas Hotel Porter
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Charles Simonas Sharp Speculator -
Arthur Blakeas Herbert Smangle
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