The Old Curiosity Shop, PBS Video ; Carnival Films ; produced by Andrew Benson ; screenplay by Martyn Hesford ; directed by Brian Percival
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The Old Curiosity Shop, PBS Video ; Carnival Films ; produced by Andrew Benson ; screenplay by Martyn Hesford ; directed by Brian Percival
Language
eng
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videorecording
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Not rated
Main title
The Old Curiosity Shop
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videorecording
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Originally broadcast on the BBC in 2007
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PBS Video ; Carnival Films ; produced by Andrew Benson ; screenplay by Martyn Hesford ; directed by Brian Percival
Runtime
93
Summary
Nell Trent lives with her doting grandfather in his London shop. It is a magical place, filled from wall to wall with treasures. Grandfather keeps his nocturnal gambling activities a secret from Nell. He borrows heavily from the evil, profiteering loan shark Daniel Quilp. When Grandfather gambles away what little money they possess, Quilp seizes the opportunity to take possession of their beloved shop. It seems Nell and Grandfather are left only with the option to escape. They fall in with a number of colourful characters, some vilainous and some affectionate. They are on the run from Quilp and his band of misguided money seekers, including Nell's own brother Freddie and his gulible friend Dick Swiveller
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live action
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- Motion pictures
- Compulsive gamblers -- England -- London -- Drama
- Usury -- England -- London -- Drama
- Grandparent and child -- England -- London -- Drama
- Curiosities and wonders -- England -- London -- Drama
- Video recordings for the hearing impaired
- Fiction films
- Made-for-TV movies
- Brothers -- England -- London -- Drama
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- Motion pictures
- Compulsive gamblers -- England -- London -- Drama
- Usury -- England -- London -- Drama
- Grandparent and child -- England -- London -- Drama
- Curiosities and wonders -- England -- London -- Drama
- Video recordings for the hearing impaired
- Fiction films
- Made-for-TV movies
- Brothers -- England -- London -- Drama
- Content1
- Actor6
- Composer1
- Director1
- Producer1
- resource.screenwriter1