In 19th century England, Nicholas Nickleby's life takes a drastic turn when his father's death leaves his family penniless. His greedy uncle, Ralph Nickleby, forces Nicholas to become a teacher at a wretched school in Yorkshire. However, Nicholas and a mistreated student, Smike, escape and join a traveling theater troupe. As Nicholas fights to safeguard Smike, he also must thwart his uncle's schemes to exploit his sister and later, his love interest, Madeline Bray, whose father is imprisoned for debt.
The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby
A desperate quest to liberate loved ones from the cruel grip of a ruthless relative unfolds.
