Oliver Twist 1948
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What is Oliver Twist?
"Oliver Twist" is a film adaptation of a classic story. The story begins with a young orphan who dares to ask for more food, resulting in him being hired out as an apprentice.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1948
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 121 minutes
- Release date
- Jun 28, 1948
- Studios
- Cineguild, J. Arthur Rank Organisation
- Genres
- Drama, Adventure, Crime, Comedy
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 7.6/10
- Episode runtime
- ~121 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- Cineguild, J. Arthur Rank Organisation
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Overview
"Oliver Twist" is a film adaptation of a classic story. The story begins with a young orphan who dares to ask for more food, resulting in him being hired out as an apprentice. This leads the young boy to a group of street urchins, including the Artful Dodger, who is mentored by a criminal figure known as Fagin. The boy eventually meets a kind benefactor, Mr. Brownlow, who takes him in. However, the boy's new life is threatened when Fagin's henchman, Bill Sikes, plots to take him. The story revolves around the contrast between the cruel and harsh world of the orphan and the kinder world of Mr. Brownlow, as well as the boy's struggles with his new circumstances.
Should you watch it?
“An orphan boy escapes a cruel taskmaster only to fall into London's criminal underworld.”
- directed by David Lean
- features Alec Guinness as Fagin
- classic film adaptation
- deals with dark and cruel themes involving an orphan boy
Watch it if you enjoy classic film adaptations of enduring literary stories.
The film contains themes of cruelty toward an orphan and criminal plots.
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Frequently asked questions
When was the film released?
The film was released in 1948.
Who directed the film?
The film was directed by David Lean.
Who plays the role of Fagin?
Alec Guinness plays the role of Fagin.
What genres are associated with the film?
The film is categorized under drama, adventure, crime, and comedy.
What is the main plot regarding Oliver?
Nine-year-old orphan Oliver Twist asks for more gruel, gets hired out, escapes, and becomes involved with criminals before a kind man takes him in.
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