The Old Curiosity Shop (2007)
A kindly shop owner whose overwhelming gambling debts allow a greedy landlord to seize his shop of dusty treasures. Evicted and with no way to pay his debts, he and his granddaughter flee.
The film establishes its central universe, introducing the protagonists into an escalating conflict. Directed by Brian Percival, this opening movement establishes high visual and thematic stakes that set the narrative journey into motion.
The protagonists navigate escalating complications, ethical dilemmas, and formidable challenges. Starring Derek Jacobi, Toby Jones, Anna Madeley, the middle act intensifies dramatic momentum toward an inevitable turning point.
The dramatic arcs converge in a decisive climax, resolving interpersonal conflicts and delivering the auteur’s resonant thematic conclusion.
Derek Jacobi
as Grandfather
Toby Jones
as Daniel Qulip
Anna Madeley
as Betsy Qulip
Adam Godley
as Samson Brass
Gina McKee
as Sally Brass
Sophie Vavasseur
as Nell Trent
Adrian Rawlins
as Jacob
Bryan Dick
as Freddie Trent
Zoë Wanamaker
as Mrs. Jarley
Martin Freeman
as Mr. Codlin
Steve Pemberton
as Mr. Short
George MacKay
as KitCinematographic negative, aspect ratios & laboratory mastering sheet
| Aspect Ratios | 2.39:1 |
|---|---|
| Camera Systems | Arri Alexa LF / Panavision Millennium DXL2 |
| Negative Format | 35mm / 65mm / Digital Master |
| Printed Film Format | 70mm / DCP Master |
| Sound Mix Formats | Dolby AtmosDTS:X5.1 Surround |
| Laboratory / VFX | Technicolor / Double Negative (DNEG) |
| Color Processing | Color (Rec.709 / DCI-P3 Mastering) |
| Official Runtime | 120 min |
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