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Oliver Twist

  • TV Movie
  • 19821982
  • 1h 43m
IMDb RATING
6.8/10
501
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Oliver Twist (1982)
  • Crime
  • Drama
The classic Charles 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.The classic Charles 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.The classic Charles 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.
IMDb RATING
6.8/10
501
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Clive Donner
  • Writers
    • Charles Dickens(novel)
    • James Goldman
  • Stars
    • George C. Scott
    • Tim Curry
    • Michael Hordern
Top credits
  • Director
    • Clive Donner
  • Writers
    • Charles Dickens(novel)
    • James Goldman
  • Stars
    • George C. Scott
    • Tim Curry
    • Michael Hordern
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 10User reviews
    • 5Critic reviews
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    • Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy
      • 1 nomination total

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    "Oliver Twist" Richard Charles 1982 / CBS
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    George C. Scott
    George C. Scott
    • Faginas Fagin
    Tim Curry
    Tim Curry
    • Bill Sikesas Bill Sikes
    Michael Hordern
    Michael Hordern
    • Mr. Brownlowas Mr. Brownlow
    Timothy West
    Timothy West
    • Mr. Bumbleas Mr. Bumble
    Eileen Atkins
    Eileen Atkins
    • Mrs. Mannas Mrs. Mann
    Cherie Lunghi
    Cherie Lunghi
    • Nancyas Nancy
    Oliver Cotton
    Oliver Cotton
    • Monksas Monks
    Richard Charles
    Richard Charles
    • Oliver Twistas Oliver Twist
    Lysette Anthony
    Lysette Anthony
    • Oliver's Motheras Oliver's Mother
    Eleanor David
    Eleanor David
    • Rose Maylieas Rose Maylie
    Philip Locke
    Philip Locke
    • Mr. Sowerberryas Mr. Sowerberry
    Ann Beach
    • Mrs. Sowerberryas Mrs. Sowerberry
    Artro Morris
    • Mr. Gilesas Mr. Giles
    John Barrard
    John Barrard
    • Dr. Losborneas Dr. Losborne
    Brenda Cowling
    Brenda Cowling
    • Mrs. Bedwinas Mrs. Bedwin
    Phil Davis
    Phil Davis
    • Noah Claypoleas Noah Claypole
    • (as Philip Davis)
    Ann Tirard
    Ann Tirard
    • Mrs. Corneyas Mrs. Corney
    • (as Anne Tirard)
    Michael Logan
    • Chairman of the Boardas Chairman of the Board
    • Director
      • Clive Donner
    • Writers
      • Charles Dickens(novel)
      • James Goldman
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    • Trivia
      This movie was made for and premiered on U.S. television, but it was released theatrically in some overseas territories.
    • Quotes

      Noah Claypole: [Sowerberry has handed Claypoole mourning clothes, instructing him to give them to Oliver] But these are funeral clothes! You promised me the job of silent mourner!

      Mr. Sowerberry: I never did. Besides, he has a much better face for it than you. He looks so sad.

    • Alternate versions
      On the original VHS release, for unspecified reasons, the pivotal scene in which Oliver asks for more gruel (in this case for a starving friend) was completely cut, as were the scenes that immediately followed, with the workhouse selling Oliver to Mr. Sowerberry and Oliver's first day as Sowerberry's apprentice. This added up to ten minutes (almost to the exact second) of footage eliminated.
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    7/10
    While the David Lean film is the definitive version, this adaptation has its flaws but is a solid and underrated one
    I will tell you, the 1948 David Lean film is magnificent, and the definitive version of Charles Dickens' classic novel. Now I liked this; it did have a decent script, director Clive Donner does more than acceptably portray the harshness of the Victorian era, and fluid camera-work considering it is noticeably lower budget an adaptation of the novel out of all the adaptations I have seen. The performances were very good; George C.Scott was oily, vile, manipulative and shrewd like Fagin should be. I will admit, although I am a massive Tim Curry fan, I was initially perplexed why he was cast as Sikes. Curry isn't exactly big and burly and I don't associate him as a violent murderer, but in terms of acting, he was extremely chilling and very effective in his role. Especially when he sees images of Nancy after he kills her, and speaking of the death scene, that was very brutal. In fact, this film is one of the more violent adaptations of the novel I've seen. I liked the dog too. Cherie Lunghi is as lovely as ever, and indeed vulnerable as Nancy, and Michael Horden is a splendid Mr Brownlow. In fact the only two weak performances came from Richard Charles as Oliver-he just couldn't carry the film on its own- and Timothy West sadly is miscast as Mr Bumble not being grotesque enough. The plot was hugely condensed of the content from the book, and consequently lacked the masterly storytelling that made the David Lean film such a classic. All in all, a flawed but respectable adaptation of a complicated book. 7/10 Bethany Cox
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • March 23, 1982 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United Kingdom
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Twist Olivér
    • Filming locations
      • Stage 4, Elstree Studios, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, England, UK
    • Production companies
      • Claridge Productions
      • Grafton Productions
      • Norman Rosemont Productions
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 43 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 4:3

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