The History of Tom Jones: A Foundling

Name: The History of Tom Jones: A Foundling
Released: 1997-11-09
Rating: 7.5

The amorous adventures of an innocent abroad.

1997 · 50m · TMDB 7.5/10 (2 votes)

Drama

Adaptation of the classic novel by Henry Fielding chronicling the life, loves and adventures of the charming Tom.

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About The History of Tom Jones: A Foundling

Adaptation of the classic novel by Henry Fielding chronicling the life, loves and adventures of the charming Tom.

Status: Ended
TMDB rating: 7.5/10 from 2 votes
Seasons: 1
Episodes: 5

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S1 E1Nov 9, 199794 min

Part 1

Abandoned at birth, Tom Jones is adopted by kindly Squire Allworthy. He grows up and falls in love with Sophia Western, daughter of neighbor Squire Western. Unfortunately, she is already betrothed to Blifil and Tom is forced to leave home to seek his fortune in the outside world.

S1 E2Nov 16, 199752 min

Part 2

Having left home, Tom Jones gets caught up in a Jacobite rebellion, while his love Sophia attempts to escape the threat of marriage to Mr Blifil. At the White Heart Inn a case of mistaken identity causes confusion.

S1 E3Nov 23, 199753 min

Part 3

Sophia is hotly pursued by Tom on the road to London and both face perils along the way. They encounter a lecherous puppeteer, scheming Harriet Fitzpatrick and voracious Lady Bellaston before being reunited.

S1 E4Nov 30, 199753 min

Part 4

Tom falls into fashionable company and Sophia is the object of the unwarranted affections of Lord Fellmar. She is saved by the arrival of her father but Bilfil is still pursuing her hand in marriage.

S1 E5Dec 7, 199760 min

Part 5

With all the characters having entered into a finely balanced web of misunderstandings, schemings and rompings, Tom is now faced with a sinful lowness of fortune. This final episode resolves all in a torrent of uncovered truths and happy endings.