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Poster for The Great Inimitable Mr. Dickens

The Great Inimitable Mr. Dickens

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1970 | 90 min | Drama, TV Movie

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Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe

With almost no lasting buzz and soft box office, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who loves a strong drama.
The mood
Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 30 min.
What might put you off
Made in 1970: an older pace and style.

British television film about the life of Charles Dickens directed by Ned Sherrin and starring Anthony Hopkins, Jenny Agutter and Arthur Lowe. Hopkins performance as Dickens saw him nominated for the British Academy Television Award for Best Actor in 1971.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsNot counted

    Not enough reviews on record yet

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Reach & staying powerBelow par

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    About 1K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Ned Sherrin

  • Anthony HopkinsCharles Dickens
  • Sybil ThorndikeElizabeth Ball Dickens
  • Gladys CooperMrs. Ternan
  • Joan GreenwoodMaria Beadnell
  • Stanley HollowayMr. Vuffin
  • Michael WildingDolby
  • Mona WashbourneMrs. Jarley
  • Gordon JacksonThe Narrator (voice)
  • Arthur LoweJohn Dickens
  • Vivian PicklesMrs. Dickens