Saturday, August 19, 2017

Tom Jones (1963): Albert Finney as the 18th Century Rogue


     Directed by Tony Richardson, based on the Classic 1749 novel by Henry Fielding, Tom Jones (1963) won a total of 4 Academy Awards, including Best Picture. The story concerns a bastard foundling in the 18th Century, raised by a kind Squire, who vows for the hand of a lovely maiden… but runs into obstacles due to the difference in their social stations. The comedy film is unique in it's approach, combing a Silent Film sequence and break the fourth wall, with the actors at times looking directly into the camera and addressing the viewer. The cast does a great job, including Alber Finney in the title role and Suzannah York as his love interest. 



Tom Jones. 1963: Albert Finney

Tom Jones. 1963: Albert Finney

Tom Jones. 1963: Albert Finney

Tom Jones. 1963: Albert Finney

Tom Jones. 1963: Albert Finney

Tom Jones. 1963

Tom Jones. 1963: Albert Finney

Tom Jones. 1963: Albert Finney

Tom Jones. 1963: Albert Finney

Tom Jones. 1963: Albert Finney

Tom Jones. 1963: Albert Finney

Tom Jones. 1963

Tom Jones. 1963: Albert Finney

Tom Jones. 1963: Albert Finney

Tom Jones. 1963

Tom Jones. 1963: Albert Finney

Tom Jones. 1963

Tom Jones. 1963: Albert Finney

Tom Jones. 1963

Tom Jones. 1963: Albert Finney

Tom Jones. 1963: Albert Finney

Tom Jones. 1963

Tom Jones. 1963: Albert Finney

Tom Jones. 1963: Albert Finney

Tom Jones. 1963

Tom Jones. 1963: Albert Finney

Tom Jones. 1963: Albert Finney

Tom Jones. 1963: Albert Finney

Tom Jones. 1963: Albert Finney

Tom Jones. 1963: Albert Finney

Tom Jones. 1963

Tom Jones. 1963: Albert Finney