The Personal History of David Copperfield 2019

Synopsis

A fresh and distinctive take on Charles Dickens’ semi-autobiographical masterpiece, The Personal History of David Copperfield, set in the 1840s, chronicles the life of its iconic title character as he navigates a chaotic world to find his elusive place within it. From his unhappy childhood to the discovery of his gift as a storyteller and writer, David’s journey is by turns hilarious and tragic, but always full of life, colour and humanity.

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Cast

• Dev Patel David Copperfield
• Peter Capaldi Mr. Micawber
• Ben Whishaw Uriah Heep
• Tilda Swinton Betsey Trotwood
• Gwendoline Christie Jane Murdstone
• Hugh Laurie Mr. Dick
• Anthony Welsh Ham
• Aneurin Barnard Steerforth
• Divian Ladwa Dr. Chillip
• Rosalind Eleazar Agnes

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