Top billed cast

1. 

   James D'Arcy

   Nicholas Nickleby

2. 

   Charles Dance

   Ralph Nickleby

3. 

   Sophia Myles

   Kate Nickleby

4. 

   Diana Kent

   Mrs. Nickleby

5. 

   Gregor Fisher

   Mr. Squeers

6. 

   Lee Ingleby

   Smike

7. 

   Pam Ferris

   Mrs. Squeers

8. 

   Debbie Chazen

   Fanny Squeers

9. 

   Berwick Kaler

   Mr. Snawley

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Reviews

A review by Peter McGinn

Written by Peter McGinn on 2021-05-10

I am sure this is a credible interpretation of the Disney classic. It feels Dickensian, but it has been many years since I read the book.

I liked the look of the movie, the grime n\and poverty of London, the country scenery. The acting was fine.

I thought a few of the characters were little more than stereotypical cliches, but that might be Dickensian also, always an eye towards exaggeration. I would have liked to see more depth in some of the minor characters, and the plight of those school kids - you know = the ones left behind when Nicholas fled with Smyke in tow. What happened to tho...read the rest

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Status
Released

Original Language
English

Budget
$0.00

Revenue
$0.00

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