Pickwick
"The television version of the hit 1960s musical."
Originally released in 1969. Pickwick is a music/drama film. directed by Terry Hughes.
Starring Harry Secombe, Roy Castle, and Hattie Jacques
Synopsis
Pickwick is a British television musical made by the BBC in 1969 and based on the 1963 stage musical Pickwick, which in turn was based on the 1837 novel The Pickwick Papers written by Charles Dickens. It stars Harry Secombe as Samuel Pickwick and Roy Castle as Sam Weller. This television production was based on the stage musical Pickwick which had been a commercial success. It was adapted for the screen by James Gilbert and Jimmy Grafton. The musical had premiered in the West End in 1963, again with Harry Secombe in the lead role. Running at 90 minutes and made in colour, the TV musical again had lyrics by Leslie Bricusse and a score by Cyril Ornadel. The book was by Wolf Mankowitz and it was directed by Terry Hughes. The programme was first transmitted on 11 June 1969 and again on 26 December 1969. One of the better known songs from the score is "If I Ruled the World". The cast of this production differed somewhat from that of the stage musical.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 11, 1969
56 years ago
Runtime
1h 30m
90 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- BBC
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pickwick about?
Pickwick is a British television musical made by the BBC in 1969 and based on the 1963 stage musical Pickwick, which in turn was based on the 1837 novel The Pickwick Papers written by Charles Dicke...
Who directed Pickwick?
Pickwick was directed by Terry Hughes.
How long is Pickwick?
Pickwick has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes (90 minutes total).
When was Pickwick released?
Pickwick was released on June 11, 1969 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Pickwick?
The main cast of Pickwick includes Harry Secombe, Roy Castle, Hattie Jacques, Aubrey Woods, Bill Fraser.