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David Copperfield (1999)

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The tale of David Copperfield from his birth and idyllic upbringing through hardship and adventure leading to his eventual discovery of his vocation as a novelist. On his journey David encounters a gallery of Dickens' most memorable characters, including Mr. Micawber, Uriah Heep, Steerforth, and others.

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Cast & Crew

Director
Simon Curtis
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    Narrator (voice) Tom Wilkinson
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    Young David Copperfield Daniel Radcliffe
  • Profile picture of Ciarán McMenamin
    David Copperfield Ciarán McMenamin
  • Profile picture of Emilia Fox
    Clara Copperfield Emilia Fox
  • Profile picture of Pauline Quirke
    Peggotty Pauline Quirke
  • Profile picture of Maggie Smith
    Betsey Trotwood Maggie Smith
  • Profile picture of Trevor Eve
    Murdstone Trevor Eve
  • Profile picture of Michael Elphick
    Barkis Michael Elphick
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Miniseries

1999

2 episodes

Season 1 of David Copperfield premiered on December 25, 1999

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  • london, england
  • loss of loved one
  • based on novel or book
  • miniseries
  • period drama
  • 19th century
  • suffolk, england
  • dover
  • homeless child
  • triumph over adversity
  • adversity
  • overcoming adversity