---
title: "Oliver Twist"
year: 1982
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/oliver-twist-1982"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 49483
imdb_id: null
status: "Unknown"
community_rating: 6.7
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Oliver Twist (1982) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/oliver-twist-1982

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Oliver Twist is a film first released in 1982. Catalogued under Crime, Drama.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Orphan Oliver escapes a cruel workhouse, confronting London's underworld and seeking a better life."

### Why Watch
- Compelling new version of Dickens' classic
- Highlights harsh realities of Victorian poverty and child labor
- Features a memorable gang of juvenile pickpockets led by Fagin

### Caveats & Content Note
- Runtime of 1h 43m may leave some plot elements underdeveloped
- Tone & Suitability: The film presents grim depictions of poverty and child labor, making it more suitable for mature audiences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: crime, drama, victorian, grim, hopeful

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When was the film released?
It was released in the United States on March 23, 1982.

### Q: What is the film’s runtime?
The runtime is approximately 1 hour and 43 minutes.

### Q: Who directed the film?
The film was directed by Richard Slapczynski.

### Q: What genre does the film belong to?
It is classified as a crime and drama.

### Q: Is the story based on a novel?
Yes, it adapts Charles Dickens' novel Oliver Twist, set in Victorian England.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Oliver Twist — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/49483)
- [Oliver Twist (1982 Australian film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oliver_Twist_(1982_Australian_film))
- [Oliver Twist (1982)](https://www.sms.cz/film/oliver-twist-1982)
- [Oliver Twist (1933) | ČSFD.cz](https://www.csfd.cz/film/76071-oliver-twist/prehled/)
- [Oliver Twist (1965) - FDb.cz](https://www.fdb.cz/film/76054-oliver-twist)

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