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David Copperfield

1935's most beloved motion picture!

Jan 18, 1935 2h 10mRomanceAdventureDrama
6.7IMDb
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A young man journeys from a difficult childhood to maturity, exploring social injustice, personal development, and the complexities of human relationships.

Director
George Cukor
Signature
Drama · Craft · Action
Worldwide
$3M
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Drama86
Craft82
Action82
Tension42
Wonder38
Humour30

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A young man journeys from a difficult childhood to maturity, exploring social injustice, personal development, and the complexities of human relationships.

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Box Office & Release

David Copperfield returned 2.9× its budget worldwide.

Budget
$1M
Opening weekend
Domestic gross
International gross
Worldwide gross
$3M
Release date
Jan 18, 1935
Runtime
2h 10m
MPAA rating
Language
English
Country
United States of America

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