Tom Jones

(1963)

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| Film | Colour
| Stars: Albert Finney, Susannah York, Hugh Griffith

In 18th century England a foundling is brought up by the squire and marries his daughter after many adventures

No-one has ever lived so freely and carelessly as Tom Jones. Abandoned at birth and raised by a wealthy squire, Tom romps through English society, leading a lusty life of brawling and bed-hopping... until his bawdy behaviour causes him to be sent away from his family, his home and the only woman heโ€™s truly loved. But some men never learn and soon Tomโ€™s escapades land him in the company of reckless scoundrels, the boudoirs of more women... and, finally, in jail. Will Tomโ€™s charm save him... or will the gallows be his last swing?

Albert Finney felt the lead role wasnโ€™t serious enough, and agreed to star only if he got a producing credit; he later traded the credit for profit participation.

Hugh Griffith was reportedly drunk through much of the production; the scene in which his horse falls on him was not planned and many believed he was saved by virtue of his inebriated condition. The film incorporated every frame of footage before rescuers entered the frame to save him.

Much of the scene in which Tom Jones and Mrs. Waters are eating together was improvised during the three hours it took to shoot, and the actors felt the effects from the food for days.

The whole world loves him!

Cast

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Murder on the Orient Express (1974) photograph (1) | Albert Finney
Albert Finney
Tom Jones
Susannah York
Sophie Western
Photograph of Welsh actor, Hugh Griffith (1)
Squire Western
Edith Evans
Miss Western
A new picture of the talented and lovely British actress Joan Greenwood under contract to the J. Arthur Rank Organisation.
Lady Bellaston
Diane Cilento
Molly
George Devine
Squire Allworthy
Photograph of British actor, David Tomlinson (1)
Lord Fellamar
Rosalind Atkinson
Mrs Miller
Angela Baddeley
Mrs Wilkins
Avis Bunnage
Inn Keeper
The African Queen (1951) screenshot (4) | Peter Bull
Peter Bull
Thwackum
James Cairncross
Parson Supple
George A Cooper
Mr. Fitzpatrick
Rosalind Knight
Mrs Fitzpatrick
Mark Dignam
Lieutenant
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Film clips

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Main title from Tom Jones (1963)

Tom Jones (1963) opening credits

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Main title from Tom Jones (1963).

Joan Greenwood in a film clip from Tom Jones

Helping Sophie

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Joan Greenwood in a film clip from Tom Jones.

Joan Greenwood, Susannah York and David Tomlinson in a film clip from Tom Jones

Lady Bellaston

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Joan Greenwood, Susannah York and David Tomlinson in a film clip from Tom Jones.

Awards

  • 1964 - (Nominated) Golden Globe - Best Supporting Actress for Joan Greenwood (1963)

Pictures

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Albert Finney (as Tom Jones) in a laser disc of Tom Jones (1963) (3)
Joan Greenwood (as Lady Bellaston) in a photograph from Tom Jones (1963) (16)
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Book of Tom Jones (1963) (2)
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Illustrierte Film Bรผhne magazine with Albert Finney and  Susannah York in Tom Jones.  (German)
Illustrierte Film Bรผhne magazine with Albert Finney and  Diane Cilento in Tom Jones.  (German).  Tom Jones โ€“ Zwischen Bett und Galgen.
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Films and Filming magazine with Albert Finney in Tom Jones.  July, 1963.
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Tom Jones DVD from MGM, 2003
Laser disc of Tom Jones (1963) (1)
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Production

Tom Jones - GB (UA/Woodfall), 1963, 129 minutes, Eastmancolor, John Osborne (Writer), Henry Fielding (Novel), Tony Richardson (Director)