Tom Jones is a 1963 British period comedy film directed by Tony Richardson from a screenplay by John Osborne, adapting Henry Fielding's 1749 novel The History of Tom Jones, a Foundling. Albert Finney plays the title character, with a cast including Susannah York, Hugh Griffith, Edith Evans and Joyce Redman. The film was a major critical and commercial success and one of the most acclaimed comedies of its era, winning four Academy Awards at the 36th ceremony, including Best Picture, Best Director and Best Adapted Screenplay, along with two Golden Globes and three BAFTA Awards.
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1. Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences: The 36th Academy Awards | 1964
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Tom Jones is a 1963 British period comedy film, an adaptation of Henry Fielding's classic 1749 novel The History of Tom Jones, a Foundling.
Created By: Tony Richardson, Infobox: director
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