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Oliver Twist (2005)

PG_13 130 min  -  Drama | Family  -   30 September 2005 (USA)
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An adaptation of the classic Dickens tale, where an orphan meets a pickpocket on the streets of London. From there, he joins a household of boys who are trained to steal for their master.

Director:

Roman Polanski

Writers:

Charles Dickens (novel), Ronald Harwood (screenplay)
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Barney Clark ...
Jeremy Swift ...
Ian McNeice ...
Richard Durden ...
Unkind Board Member
Timothy Bateson Timothy Bateson ...
Parson / Man with a Punch
Andy de la Tour Andy de la Tour ...
Filip Hess Filip Hess ...
Workhouse Boy (as Filip Hes)
Andreas Papadopoulos Andreas Papadopoulos ...
Workhouse Boy
Laurie Athey Laurie Athey ...
Workhouse Boy
Joseph Tremain Joseph Tremain ...
Hungry Boy
Peter Copley ...
Andy Linden Andy Linden ...
John Nettleton John Nettleton ...
Tony Noble Tony Noble ...
Michael Heath ...
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Storyline

Oliver Twist is an orphan, who is soon kicked out of the orphanage and thrown into a terrible home. The bad treatment Oliver receives, forces him to run off to London. Here, he is soon picked up by the Artful Dodger and taken to Fagin. Fagin treats Oliver well, but is it the life Oliver really wants? Written by Film_Fan  

Plot Summary | Plot Synopsis

Plot Keywords:

Orphan | Pickpocket | Thief | Boy | Runaway  | See more »

Genres:

Drama | Family

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for disturbing images See all certifications »

Parents Guide:

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Details

Country:

UK | Czech Republic | France | Italy

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Twist Olivér See more »

Box Office

Budget:

€50,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$68,447 (USA) (25 September 2005) (5 Screens)

Gross:

$40,500,000 (Worldwide)
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

DTS  | Dolby Digital  | SDDS (8 channels)

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1
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Trivia

Most of the sets designed were inspired by the work of the famous illustrator Gustave Doré (although Doré never did actually illustrate any of Dickens' novels). See more »

Goofs

Anachronisms: The shop "John Lobb - Bootmaker" is visible in the background in London. The story takes place in the late 1830s, but the well- known London boot maker John Lobb wasn't founded until 1866. See more »

Quotes

Bill Sykes: [under his breath, about Nancy] There ain't a stauncher-hearted gal going, or I'd have cut her throat three months ago.
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Soundtracks

"Newry Town"
Performed by Jumbo Brightwell
Courtesy of Topic Records See more »