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Oliver Twist (1997)

1997-05-15 · 1h 31m · EN
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Charles Dickens' classical story about the young orphan boy in 1837 England is again re-filmed in grand fashion. Richard Dreyfuss portrays Fagin, the unscrupulous leader of the young pick-pockets Oliver (Alex Trench) initially falls in with after escaping from a sweat shop and going to London to find his relatives. Written by John Sacksteder

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Richard DreyfussRichard DreyfussFaginElijah WoodElijah WoodThe Artful DodgerDavid O'HaraDavid O'HaraBill SikesAlex TrenchAlex TrenchOliver TwistAntoine ByrneAntoine ByrneNancyOlivia CaffreyOlivia CaffreyRose MaylieAnthony FiniganAnthony FiniganMr. BrownlowMaria CharlesMaria CharlesWidow CorneyDes BraidenDes BraidenMagistrateEileen ColganEileen ColganMrs. BedwinEilish MooreEilish MooreCookLisa DwanLisa DwanAgnes

Keywords

Based on novel or bookLondon, englandOrphan19th centuryCharles dickens

Movie DNA

Genre affinityDrama · Family · Tv MovieTheme affinityBased On Novel Or Book · London England · OrphanDialogue densityDramaEmotional intensityFamilyDirector preference176782Actor preference57583 · 6189 · 391737

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What is Oliver Twist about?

Charles Dickens' classical story about the young orphan boy in 1837 England is again re-filmed in grand fashion. Richard Dreyfuss portrays Fagin, the unscrupulous leader of the young pick-pockets Oliver (Alex Trench) initially falls in with after escaping from a sweat shop and going to London to find his relatives. Written by John Sacksteder

How long is Oliver Twist?

Oliver Twist has a runtime of 91 minutes.