Henry Fielding's Tom Jones (1997) — Complete Volumes 1 & 2 — BBC/A&E DVD Set — Used
COMPLETE TWO-VOLUME SET — VOLUME 1 AND VOLUME 2 INCLUDED TOGETHER! Based on Henry Fielding's classic comic novel, this lively British television adaptation follows the handsome, impulsive Tom Jones through a whirlwind of romance, mistaken identities, scandal and misadventures in 18th-century England. From country estates to bustling inns, Tom's pursuit of love and fortune becomes a witty, bawdy and colorful period romp.
What's Included
- Volume 1 DVD — UPC 733961704266
- Volume 2 DVD — UPC 733961704273
- Both separately packaged volumes sold together as one complete set; one purchase includes both
Cast & Production
- Max Beesley — Tom Jones
- Samantha Morton — Sophia Western
- John Sessions
- Benjamin Whitrow
- Ron Cook
- Based on the novel by Henry Fielding
- Year: 1997
- Genre: Period Comedy / Adventure / Drama
Hollywood Connections & Literary Trivia
- Henry Fielding's novel The History of Tom Jones, a Foundling was first published in 1749.
- The story is a landmark of English comic fiction and follows a foundling's adventures through Georgian society.
- Max Beesley portrays the title character in this 1997 television adaptation.
- Samantha Morton, who plays Sophia, went on to earn Academy Award nominations for her film work.
- The novel also inspired the acclaimed 1963 film Tom Jones, starring Albert Finney; that is a different adaptation from this BBC/A&E television production.
Edition Details
- Format: DVD — two-volume set
- Condition: Used / Pre-owned
- Volume 1 UPC: 733961704266
- Volume 2 UPC: 733961704273
- Set SKU: TOMJONES-1997-V1V2-SET (store identifier, not a manufacturer UPC)
- Price covers both volumes together
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