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Mr. Quilp

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A musical adaptation of Charles Dickens' "The Old Curiosity Shop," the film tells the story of Little Nell (Sarah-Jane Varley) and her feckless grandfather (Michael Hordern) who, in hopes of leaving Nell a sizable inheritance, has run up huge gambling debts to a heartless moneylender named Daniel Quilp (Anthony Newley). Quilp eventually seizes the old man's junk shop, forcing Nell and her grandfather to eke out a miserable existence as paupers in the Midlands.

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Mary MacGoris Irish Independent Mar 5, 2026
There is a considerable difference between fairy tales with magic and monsters -- usually good as well as bad -- and a set of inhuman humans. Go to Full Review David Sterritt Christian Science Monitor Aug 7, 2021
Mr. Quilp is neither as charming or as exciting as it would like to be; yet it emerges a partial winner by remaining true to its own darkly Dickensian inclinations. Go to Full Review Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Michael Tuchner

Director

Anthony Newley

Daniel Quilp

David Hemmings

Richard Swiveller

David Warner

Sampson Brass

Jill Bennett

Sally Brass

Sarah-Jane Varley

Little Nell

Movie Info

Synopsis A musical adaptation of Charles Dickens' "The Old Curiosity Shop," the film tells the story of Little Nell (Sarah-Jane Varley) and her feckless grandfather (Michael Hordern) who, in hopes of leaving Nell a sizable inheritance, has run up huge gambling debts to a heartless moneylender named Daniel Quilp (Anthony Newley). Quilp eventually seizes the old man's junk shop, forcing Nell and her grandfather to eke out a miserable existence as paupers in the Midlands.
Director
Michael Tuchner
Rating
G
Genre
Musical
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 57m
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