Oliver Twist (1948)
Oliver Twist is a 1948 drama movie directed by David Lean, with a running time of 2h 1m. It stars John Howard Davies, Robert Newton and Alec Guinness.
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 28 June 1948.
How long is Oliver Twist?
Oliver Twist runs 2h 1m.
Who made Oliver Twist?
Oliver Twist was directed by David Lean.
Where can I watch Oliver Twist?
Oliver Twist is available on Criterion Channel, FlixFling, HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and fuboTV.
Where to watch Oliver Twist
Stream: Criterion Channel, FlixFling, HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, fuboTV
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Cast
- John Howard Davies as Oliver Twist
- Robert Newton as Bill Sykes
- Alec Guinness as Fagin
- Kay Walsh as Nancy
- Francis L. Sullivan as Mr. Bumble
- Henry Stephenson as Mr. Brownlow
- Mary Clare as Mrs. Corney
- Anthony Newley as Artful Dodger
- Ralph Truman as Monks
- Michael Dear as Noah Claypole
- Diana Dors as Charlotte
- Josephine Stuart as Oliver's Mother