Synopsis
1839. The young Nell Trent is leading a happy life with her grandfather in his curiosity shop. Wharf owner Daniel Quilp has given large amounts of money to Nell's grandfather as an investment, expecting a large profit. But when Quilp finds out the old man has lost all the money with playing cards, he is determined to get the man in a madhouse as revenge. Nell and her grandfather are forced to leave their house and to start traveling across the country. But Quilp isn't sitting still, his spies are everywhere. Meanwhile a stranger is also looking for Nell's grandfather.
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Cast
- Peter UstinovGrandfather
- Alan BarryGroves
- Adam BlackwoodDick Swiveller
- Tom CourtenayDaniel Quilp
- Sally WalshNeil Trent
- Brian de SalvoDebtor Gentleman
- Christopher EttridgeSampson Brass
- James FoxSingle Gentleman
- Ricci HarnettTom
- Doreen KeoughMrs. George
