Nicholas Nickleby

Nicholas Nickleby, a young boy in search of a better life, struggles to save his family and friends from the abusive exploitation of his coldheartedly grasping uncle.

Cast

Charlie Hunnam

as Nicholas Nickleby

Nathan Lane

as Vincent Crummles

Jim Broadbent

as Mr. Wackford Squeers

Christopher Plummer

as Ralph Nickleby

Jamie Bell

as Smike

Anne Hathaway

as Madeline Bray

Alan Cumming

as Mr. Folair

Timothy Spall

as Charles Cheeryble

Romola Garai

as Kate Nickleby

Andrew Havill

as Mr. Nickleby

Reviews

CinemaSerf

When his father dies leaving his family not far short of penury, the eponymous young man (Charlie Hunnam) does a deal with his wealthy uncle "Ralph" (Christopher Plummer) that will ensure the comfortable survival of his mother and sister "Kate" (Romola Garai). This deal involves him travelling to th...

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