The Old Curiosity Shop 1994

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The Old Curiosity Shop ★★½ 1994 (PG)

Another adaptation of Charles Dickens's 1840 tale about Grandfather Trent (Ustinov), an antiques dealer who has lost his fortune through gambling and makes matters worse by borrowing money from the miserable Mr. Quilp (Courtenay). Unable to repay the debt, Trent and young granddaughter Sally (Walsh) try to escape London, which turns Quilp's wrath upon them. Fine performances and a colorful production. 280m/C VHS, DVD . Peter Ustinov, Tom Courtenay, James Fox, Sally Walsh, William Mannering, Christopher Ettridge, Julia McKenzie, Anne White, Jean Marlow, Cornelia Hayes O'Herlihy, Michael Mears; D: Kevin Connor; W: John Goldsmith; C: Doug Milsome; M: Mason Daring. CABLE

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