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David Copperfield (1969): Cast

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David Copperfield is a 1969 drama directed by Delbert Mann, starring Robin Phillips as David Copperfield, Isobel Black and Laurence Olivier. It runs 1 hour 58 minutes.

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David Copperfield (1969) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 58m (118 min)
Director
Delbert Mann
Genre
Drama
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is David Copperfield About?

The premise of David Copperfield without spoilers.

A young man journeys from a difficult childhood to maturity, exploring social injustice, personal development, and the complexities of human relationships.

David Copperfield Themes & Keywords

· 17 tags
  • character name as title
  • olivier and richardson
  • olivier and m.redgrave
  • m.redgrave and richardson
  • richardson and hiller
  • loss of wife
  • husband wife relationship
  • still birth
  • stillborn child
  • writing
  • survivor
  • orphan
+5 more
  • oppression
  • compassion
  • coming of age
  • affection
  • based on novel
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Cast & crew

David Copperfield Cast & Characters

Robin Phillips leads the cast as David Copperfield, with Isobel Black as Clara Copperfield and Laurence Olivier as Mr. Creakle. Directed by Delbert Mann; 29 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Delbert Mann

More films directed by Delbert Mann, best-rated first: Marty, Separate Tables, Lover Come Back and Kidnapped.

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FAQ

David Copperfield FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of David Copperfield, each answered in a sentence.

How long is David Copperfield?

David Copperfield runs 1 hour 58 minutes (118 minutes).

When was David Copperfield released?

David Copperfield was released on December 1, 1969.

Who directed David Copperfield?

David Copperfield was directed by Delbert Mann.

More films by Delbert Mann

Who is in the cast of David Copperfield?

David Copperfield stars Robin Phillips as David Copperfield, Isobel Black as Clara Copperfield and Laurence Olivier as Mr. Creakle, among 29 credited actors.

Does David Copperfield have a post-credit scene?

No. David Copperfield has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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