Oliver Twist (1982)
Oliver Twist is a 1982 crime movie directed by Clive Donner, with a running time of 1h 43m. It stars George C. Scott, Tim Curry and Richard Charles.
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 March 1982.
How long is Oliver Twist?
Oliver Twist runs 1h 43m.
Who made Oliver Twist?
Oliver Twist was directed by Clive Donner.
Cast
- George C. Scott as Fagin
- Tim Curry as Bill Sikes
- Richard Charles as Oliver Twist
- Michael Hordern as Mr. Brownlow
- Timothy West as Mr. Bumble
- Eileen Atkins as Mrs. Mann
- Cherie Lunghi as Nancy
- Oliver Cotton as Monks
- Lysette Anthony as Oliver's Mother
- Timothy Spall as 1st Constable
- Martin Tempest as The Artful Dodger
- Dominic Martelli as Fagin's Gang