UK,
1963, 128 min
(Director's cut: 121 min)
Directed by:
Tony RichardsonScreenplay:
John OsborneCinematography:
Walter LassallyComposer:
John AddisonCast:
Albert Finney, Susannah York, Hugh Griffith, Edith Evans, Diane Cilento, David Tomlinson, Wilfrid Lawson, Peter Bull, Julian Glover, Jack MacGowran (more)VOD (4)
Plots(1)
In 18th century England, an abandoned orphan is adopted by a Squire. The young Tom Jones grows up to become a bawdy womanizer. (official distributor synopsis)
Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
Academy Awards
- 1964 - Best Motion Picture of the Year
- 1964 - Tony Richardson (Best Achievement in Directing)
- 1964 - John Osborne (Best Adapted Screenplay)
- 1964 - John Addison (Best Achievement in Music Written for Motion Pictures (Original Score))
- 1964 - Albert Finney (Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role)
- 1964 - Hugh Griffith (Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role)
- 1964 - Diane Cilento (Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role)
- 1964 - Edith Evans (Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role)
- 1964 - Joyce Redman (Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role)
- 1964 - Best Achievement in Production Design
British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA)
- 1964 - Best Film
- 1964 - John Osborne (Best British Screenplay)
- 1964 - Outstanding British Film
- 1964 - Albert Finney (Best British Actor)
- 1964 - Hugh Griffith (Best British Actor)
- 1964 - Edith Evans (Best British Actress)
Golden Globes
- 1964 - Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy
- 1964 - Best Motion Picture – Foreign Language
- 1964 - Tony Richardson (Best Director)
- 1964 - Albert Finney (Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy)
- 1964 - Hugh Griffith (Best Supporting Actor – Motion Picture)
- 1964 - Joan Greenwood (Best Supporting Actress – Motion Picture)
New York Film Critics Circle Awards
- 1963 - Best Film
- 1963 - Tony Richardson (Best Director)
- 1963 - Albert Finney (Best Actor)
Venice Film Festival
- 1963 - Albert Finney (Volpi Cup for Best Actor)
- 1963 - Tony Richardson (Golden Lion for Best Film)
San Sebastián International Film Festival
- 1964 - Tony Richardson (Golden Shell for Best Film)