Oliver Twist
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- Drama
When 9-year-old orphan Oliver Twist dares to ask his cruel taskmaster, Mr. Bumble, for a second serving of gruel, he's hired out as an apprentice. Escaping that dismal fate, young Oliver falls in with the street urchin known as the Artful Dodger and his criminal mentor, Fagin. When kindly Mr. Brownlow takes Oliver in, Fagin's evil henchman Bill Sikes plots to kidnap the boy.
Oliver Twist is a 1997 family drama adaptation of Charles Dickens' classic novel, following a young orphan who escapes cruel servitude only to become entangled with a criminal gang in Victorian London. The film traces Oliver's journey from workhouse to the streets, where he encounters both danger and unexpected kindness. Already released, it remains a traditional take on this timeless coming-of-age tale.
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Richard DreyfussFagin
Elijah WoodThe Artful Dodger
David O'HaraBill Sikes
Alex TrenchOliver Twist- Antoine ByrneNancy
- Olivia CaffreyRose Maylie
- Anthony FiniganMr. Brownlow
Maria CharlesWidow Corney
Des BraidenMagistrate- Eileen ColganMrs. Bedwin
- Eilish MooreCook
Lisa DwanAgnes- Conor EvansChief Constable
- A.J. KennedyPolice Constable
- Jeff O'TooleHugh
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Oliver Twist — frequently asked
When was Oliver Twist released?
The film was released on May 15, 1997.
Is Oliver Twist based on a book?
Yes, it is an adaptation of Charles Dickens' 1838 novel of the same name.
What is the story about?
The film follows 9-year-old Oliver, an orphan who escapes a harsh workhouse, falls in with a street criminal gang led by Fagin, and becomes caught between the criminal underworld and those who wish to help him, including the kindly Mr. Brownlow.
What genres does Oliver Twist fall into?
It is a family drama that blends coming-of-age storytelling with period drama elements.
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