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Tom Jones
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 (1963-09-29) (Venice)
6 October 1963 (1963-10-06) (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.

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