Summary of movie History Of Tom Jones, A Foundling, The (1997) (mini)
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A new adaptation of the calssic novel by Fielding, Henry (qv) of the life, loves and adventures of the charming rascal Tom Jones.
A foundling child born of a serving wench but allowed to grow up in the privileged surrounidngs of Squire Allworthys household.
This position allows him to grow up with, make the acquaintance of and eventually fall in love with the beautiful daughter of his wealthy neighbour, Sophia Western.
However, the path to true love rarely runs smooth and family pressure, the difference in their parentage and 18th century social custom prevent the young lovers from being together. Eventually both are forced out of their gentile, portected surroundings and into the great wide world to see what adventures real life might bring...
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History of Tom Jones, a Foundling, The (1997) (mini)
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