Comedy · United Kingdom · 2019 · 1h 59m

The Personal History of David Copperfield

Director

Cast

Dev Patel as David Copperfield Peter Capaldi as Mr. Micawber Ben Whishaw as Uriah Heep Tilda Swinton as Betsey Trotwood Gwendoline Christie as Jane Murdstone Hugh Laurie as Mr. Dick

Crew

Zac Nicholson — Director of Photography Peter Lambert — Editor Mick Audsley — Editor Christopher Willis — Original Music Composer Simon Blackwell — Screenplay Armando Iannucci — Screenplay

Tagline

From rags to riches... and back again.

Synopsis

A fresh and distinctive take on Charles Dickens’ semi-autobiographical masterpiece, The Personal History of David Copperfield, set in the 1840s, chronicles the life of its iconic title character as he navigates a chaotic world to find his elusive place within it. From his unhappy childhood to the discovery of his gift as a storyteller and writer, David’s journey is by turns hilarious and tragic, but always full of life, colour and humanity.

Trailer

Official Trailer youtube.com

Mood & Themes

london, england based on novel or book affectation orphan 19th century zealous candid dover satirical inspirational sentimental whimsical

Key Collaborators

Armando Iannucci Director Zac Nicholson Director of Photography Peter Lambert Editor Mick Audsley Editor Christopher Willis Original Music Composer Simon Blackwell Screenplay Armando Iannucci Screenplay Charles Dickens Novel Armando Iannucci Producer Kevin Loader Producer Cristina Casali Production Design Suzie Harman Costume Design

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