Tom Jones (movie) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Tom Jones |
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| Directed by | Tony Richardson |
| Produced by | Tony Richardson Michael Holden Oscar Lewenstein Michael Balcon |
| Written by | John Osborne |
| Narrated by | Micheál Mac Liammóir |
| Starring | Albert Finney Susannah York Hugh Griffith Edith Evans Diane Cilento Joyce Redman |
| Music by | John Addison |
| Cinematography | Walter Lassally |
| Editing by | Antony Gibbs |
| Studio | Woodfall Film Productions |
| Distributed by | United Artists (UK) Lopert Pictures Corporation (US) |
| Release date(s) | 29 September 1963 (Venice) 6 October 1963 (United States) |
| Running time | 128 minutes 121 minutes (1989 reissue) |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $1.25 million |
| Money made | $20 million |
Tom Jones is a fun British movie from 1963. It is based on a famous old book called The History of Tom Jones, a Foundling by Henry Fielding, written way back in 1749. The movie stars Albert Finney and Susannah York. It was one of the most popular and well-liked comedies of its time.
The film was a big hit in the United Kingdom. It was the third most popular movie at the British box office in 1963. Tom Jones also won four Academy Awards, which are very important movie prizes. One of these big awards was for Best Picture. The movie was directed by Tony Richardson, and the story for the screen was written by John Osborne.
About the Movie "Tom Jones"
Tom Jones is known for its exciting and playful style. It uses special film techniques like freeze frames and jump cuts. These techniques were new and exciting for audiences in the 1960s. The movie also has a narrator who talks directly to the audience. This helps explain the story and characters.
The Story Behind "Tom Jones"
The movie tells the adventures of a young man named Tom Jones. He is a "foundling," which means he was found as a baby and raised by someone who wasn't his birth parent. The story follows Tom as he grows up and gets into all sorts of funny situations. He meets many different people and travels across the English countryside. The movie is a comedy, but it also shows what life was like in England a long time ago.
Big Wins: Awards for "Tom Jones"
Tom Jones was a huge success at the Academy Awards. It won four of these prestigious awards, showing how much people loved the film.
- Academy Award for Best Picture
- Academy Award for Best Director (for Tony Richardson)
- Academy Award for Best Substantially Original Score (for the music by John Addison)
- Academy Award for Best Writing, (Screenplay Based on Material from Another Medium) (for the script by John Osborne)
