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Oliver Twist (DVD, 2001)
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Product Information
Dicken's immortal story of a young orphan boy forced into the company of thieves and cut-throats.Product Identifiers
ProducerAnthony Havelock-Allan, Ronald Neame
EAN5037115013835
eBay Product ID (ePID)3945209
Product Key Features
ActorAlec Guinness, John Howard Davies, Henry Stephenson, Kay Walsh, Francis Sullivan, Mary Clare, Anthony Newley, Robert Newton
Film/TV TitleOliver Twist
DirectorDavid Lean
LanguageEnglish
Run Time136 Mins
Aspect Ratio4:3 Full Frame
FormatDVD
Release Year2001
FeaturesSpecial Edition\A Profile of Oliver Twist Documentary\Biographies\Stills Gallery\Theatrical Trailer, Black & White, Closed Caption
GenreFamily
Additional Product Features
Number of Discs1
CertificateU
Hearing ImpairedEnglish
ComposerArnold Bax
Additional InformationDavid Lean's prodigious adaptation of the Charles Dickens classic expands fervently on the theme of a lonely boy in a world of bullies. When the orphan hero, Oliver (John Howard Davies), escapes to London, the Artful Dodger (Anthony Newley) delivers him to the notorious Fagan (Alec Guinness), who makes him part of the gang but soon allows for Oliver to take the fall for a bungled pickpocketing scam. To date, no movie has better captured Dickens's blend of sensitivity and violence.
ScreenwriterStanley Haynes, David Lean
AuthorCharles Dickens
CinematographerGuy Green
Sound sourceMono
Movie/TV TitleOliver Twist
EditorJack Harris
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- 10 May, 2017
An Absolute Classic!
What can you say about one of Charles Dickens' most famous novels adapted for the silver screen? I would say that this classic film stands equal at least to the famous 1968 Musical version by Lionel Bart, whose iconic characters sprang so much to life. However, while the Musical brought colour and, well, music... to the famous tale about the poor unfortunate boy born in the Workhouse, yet having secret, wealthy family connections - some of the original story had been cut to accommodate the songs. THIS production contains more of the REASONS why Oliver is being deliberately led into a potential life of crime, and so makes more sense overall. Alec Guinness is an absolutely superb Fagin, who contrasts favourably with the later Ron Moody in the musical - excellent though his portrayal of the Jewish fence was. Then there was the evil Bill Sykes played to perfection in this film by the great Robert Newton - who was otherwise best known as Long John Silver in Treasure Island and the follow-on TV series from the 1950s. His portrayal of the villainous Sykes here is even darker and more menacing than the perhaps more famous one by Oliver Reed in the musical - but the contrast between good and evil is greatly enhanced by Newton's performance. If you love 'Oliver!' the musical, you will also love this 'Oliver Twist' film from 1948 - which set the high bar for the later musical to aspire to!Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 23 Jan, 2020
A True Classic
By far the best version. Wonderful casting, brilliant characters, dark and haunting at times, warm and funny too. Beautifully acted. Totally engaging. Just shows that a fantastic script, with the right cast and a genius director can turn a classic novel in to classic film 10/10Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 08 Feb, 2018
The best Oliver
I always enjoy films based on the works of Charles Dickens, and in my view this, the David Lean version of Oliver Twist, is the best. The performances of two of our greatest actors, Robert Newton and Alec Guinness make this film unforgettable.....I never tire of watching it.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 23 Jan, 2019
Light, well protected arrived in perfect condition.
Simple put, it’s the classic, often emulated but not surpassed. Great addition to a film library.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 25 Dec, 2019
Brilliant story, one of the best.
Lovely story, well acted, a joy to watchVerified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 25 Mar, 2018
Oliver Twist
Fantastic, classic British movieVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 24 Jul, 2019
Great
Classic film brilliant charetersVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 18 Nov, 2020
Oliver
Good old fashioned English entertainmentVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 10 May, 2024
Quick and easy
Quick and easyVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 26 Dec, 2019
Quality
GoodVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
