Nicholas Nickleby (2002)

Release Date:December 27th, 2002
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Director:Douglas McGrath
Writer:Charles Dickens, Douglas McGrath
Studio:United Artists Films
Genre:Drama, Comedy
Official Site:mgm.com/ua/nicholasnickleby
Rating:
for thematic material involving some violent action, a childbirth scene
Box Office:$1,328,000

Charles Dickens&#65533 most beloved novels come some of his most unforgettable characters, vibrantly brought to life by a star-studded, award-winning cast.

In Nicholas Nickleby, young Nicholas and his family have enjoyed a comfortable life &#65533 but then again, this is Dickens. Nicholas&#65533 father dies, the family is left penniless, and Nicholas, his sister, and mother venture to London to seek help from their Uncle Ralph. Unfortunately, Ralph&#65533s only intentions are to break up the family and exploit them, and Nicholas is sent to a school run by the cruel, abusive, and horridly entertaining Wackford Squeers. Eventually, Nicholas runs away with fellow schoolmate Smike, and the two set off on an adventure to find and reunite the Nickleby family. More »

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