A vivid adaptation of Charles Dickens's classic novel from master director David Lean. The simple life of a poor orphan is forever altered after a chance encounter with a fearsome criminal and the intervention of a mysterious benefactor. In line with the wishes of the wealthy stranger, the boy is taken to London, where he is introduced to a higher class of society and transformed into a gentleman. Despite his new riches however, he is unable to win over the object of his affections - a beautiful but spoilt young woman he has known since childhood.

Lean's vivid version of the tale won Academy Awards for cinematography and art direction. Show less