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Oscar-nominated Dev Patel stars as David Copperfield in this re-imagined Charles Dickens’classic tale.

2020 Comedy, Drama PG 119mins

From Rags To Riches... And Back Again

Release date
March 26 2020
Synopsis
A fresh and distinctive take on Charles Dickens' semi-autobiographical masterpiece. The Personal History of David Copperfield, set in the 1840's, chronicles the life of its iconic title character (played by Dev Patel) as he navigates a chaotic world to find his elusive place within it. From his unhappy childhood to the discovery of his gift as a storyteller and writer, David's journey is by turns hilarious and tragic but always full of life, colour and humanity..
The Personal History of David Copperfield Australian Classification
Roadshow Films
Filmnation Studio
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