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Oliver Twist
Oliver Twist

Oliver Twist

A Compelling New Version of the Great Victorian Classic

Genres

CrimeDrama

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The classic Dickens tale of an orphan boy who escapes the horrors of the orphanage only to be taken in by a band of thieves and pickpockets.

Others

Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

103 mins

Rating

6.8/10

Release Date

23 March 1982

Country

United Kingdom

Cast

George C. Scott

George C. Scott

Fagin

Tim Curry

Tim Curry

Bill Sikes

Richard Charles

Richard Charles

Oliver Twist

Michael Hordern

Michael Hordern

Mr. Brownlow

Timothy West

Timothy West

Mr. Bumble

Eileen Atkins

Eileen Atkins

Mrs. Mann

Cherie Lunghi

Cherie Lunghi

Nancy

Oliver Cotton

Oliver Cotton

Monks

Lysette Anthony

Lysette Anthony

Oliver's Mother

Timothy Spall

Timothy Spall

1st Constable

Martin Tempest

Martin Tempest

The Artful Dodger

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