Goodnight, Mister Tom (1998)

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Release Date: May 30, 1999 Wide

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In this adaptation of the novel by Michelle Magorian, John Thaw stars as Tom Oakley, an old man with a short temper who doesn't have much use for people. However, after the outbreak of World War II, Tom is forced to take in Willie Bech (Nick Robinson), a young boy who has been evacuated from London and sent to the small village Tom calls home. Willie is a quiet, withdrawn child whose childhood has not been a happy one; Tom learns to draw him out, tutors him in reading and writing, and encourages

Unrated, 1 hr. 30 min.

Drama

Directed By: Jack Gold

In Theaters: May 30, 1999 Wide

On DVD: Nov 22, 2005

WGBH Boston Video

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John Thaw
Tom Oakley
Nick Robinson
Willie Beech
Annabelle Apsion
Mrs. Beech
John Cater
Dr. Little
Geoffrey Hutchings
Ralph Briggs
Charles Kay
Mr. Greenway
William Armstrong
Dr. Stelton
Mossie Smith
Mrs. Fletcher

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A five star family film from England. John Thaw (Inspector Morse) plays the part of Mr. Tom. Who during World War 2 takes in a displaced lad who comes from a abusive family. He and Mr. Tom form a bond that last a life time, This is what American TV and Movies are missing good clean films, and not the likes of Bart

October 21, 2010