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Twist (2003)

R  97 min  -  Drama   -  28 September 2005 (France)
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A queer "Oliver Twist" update set in the hustler district of modern-day Toronto.

Director:

Jacob Tierney

Writers:

Charles Dickens (novel), Jacob Tierney
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Nick Stahl ...
Dodge
Joshua Close ...
Oliver
Gary Farmer ...
Michèle-Barbara Pelletier Michèle-Barbara Pelletier ...
Tygh Runyan ...
David
Stephen McHattie ...
The Senator
Moti Yona Moti Yona ...
Charley
Brigid Tierney Brigid Tierney ...
Betsy
Dave Graham Dave Graham ...
Buck
Maxwell McCabe-Lokos ...
Noah
Andre Noble Andre Noble ...
Adam
James Gilpin James Gilpin ...
Aide
Josh Holliday ...
Morris
Mike Lobel ...
Bully
Michael Ripley Michael Ripley ...
John
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Storyline

A gay re-telling of Charles Dickens' classic Oliver Twist. Updated to current times, moved out of the poor house and onto the streets, the tale is told from the point of Dickens' character, Artful Dodger--now Dodge. The prosaically beautiful Oliver falls into the hands of down-and-out young men. Dodge takes the young man under his wing and instructs him in the unforgiving arts of drug abuse and prostitution. As Oliver's innocence dissolves, both young men confront inner and outer demons and, strangely, it is Dodge who finds he cannot escape his past. Written by Sujit R. Varma  

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Plot Keywords:

Prostitution | Gay | Drug Abuse | Drugs | Innocence  | See more »

Taglines:

Boys do what boys must!

Genres:

Drama

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for disturbing sexual content, drug use, language and some violence See all certifications »

Parents Guide:

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Details

Country:

Canada

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Filming Locations:

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Box Office

Budget:

$350,000 (estimated)
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Company Credits

Production Co:

Victorious Films See more »
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Canada: (Toronto International Film Festival)  | USA:

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color
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Goofs

Continuity: At the end of the film, Dodge pays a visit to Bill's place. His face is ravaged from the mugging of the previous evening. When he comes out of the house, his face shows no signs of the damage that was present when he entered the house. See more »


Soundtracks

"You Strutted and Fretted Across"
Written by Jim Guthrie
Performed by Royal City See more »