
The Old Curiosity Shop
2007-12-26 · 120 min · ★ 5.0
A kindly shop owner whose overwhelming gambling debts allow a greedy landlord to seize his shop of dusty treasures. Evicted and with no way to pay his debts, he and his granddaughter flee.
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- Directors
- Brian Percival
- Production companies
- Element Pictures
- Countries
- United Kingdom, Ireland
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Derek JacobiGrandfather
Toby JonesDaniel Qulip
Anna MadeleyBetsy Qulip
Adam GodleySamson Brass
Gina McKeeSally Brass
Sophie VavasseurNell Trent
Adrian RawlinsJacob
Bryan DickFreddie Trent
Zoë WanamakerMrs. Jarley
Martin FreemanMr. Codlin
Steve PembertonMr. Short
George MacKayKit
Bradley WalshMr. Liggers
Charlene McKennaThe Marchioness
Jonathan CoyRev. Pratchett
Geoffrey BretonDick Swiveller
Josie LawrenceMrs. JiniwinTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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