Oliver Twist (2005)
Oliver Twist is a 2005 crime movie directed by Roman Polanski, with a running time of 2h 10m. It stars Barney Clark, Ben Kingsley and Jamie Foreman.
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.
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What is Oliver Twist about?
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.
When was Oliver Twist released?
Oliver Twist was released on 23 September 2005.
How long is Oliver Twist?
Oliver Twist runs 2h 10m.
Who made Oliver Twist?
Oliver Twist was directed by Roman Polanski.
Where can I watch Oliver Twist?
Oliver Twist is available on Fandango At Home.
Where to watch Oliver Twist
Rent: Fandango At Home
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Cast
- Barney Clark as Oliver Twist
- Ben Kingsley as Fagin
- Jamie Foreman as Bill Sikes
- Harry Eden as The Artful Dodger
- Edward Hardwicke as Mr. Brownlow
- Leanne Rowe as Nancy
- Ian McNeice as Mr. Limbkins
- Chris Overton as Noah Claypole
- Andy Linden as Mr. Gamfield
- Teresa Churcher as Charlotte
- Jake Curran as Barney
- Turbo as Bullseye (Dog)
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