The smash hit period comedy, ‘Tom Jones!’ (1963), winner of the Academy Award for Best Picture was based on Henry Fielding’s classic novel – ‘The History of Tom Jones, a Foundling’ (1749).The screenplay was adapted by playwright John Osborne.
The movie stars Albert Finney as the titular hero. It was one of the most critically acclaimed comedies of its time, winning four Academy Awards. The film was directed by Tony Richardson.
The movie tells the story of Tom Jones, a country boy living in England. Over the course of the film, Jones tries to amass his own fortune, and win the heart of Sophie.
‘Tom Jones!’ is the only film in the history of the Academy in which three actresses were nominated for the Oscar for Best Supporting Actress.
However, all three nominations were unsuccessful.
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