Oliver Twist(1997)
Oliver Twist Synopsis
An orphan endures a harsh life in a workhouse before fleeing to London, where he falls in with a gang of juvenile pickpockets led by the criminal Fagin, and eventually finds a better life, exposing the cruelties of poverty and child labor in Victorian England.
Oliver Twist (1997) is a family and drama film directed by Tony Bill, released on May 15, 1997 with a runtime of 1h 31m. It stars Richard Dreyfuss, Elijah Wood, David O'Hara and Alex Trench. Viewers rate it 6.2 out of 10 across 117 ratings.
- Director:
- Tony Bill
- Writers:
- Charles Dickens, Monte Merrick
- Producers:
- Steven North
- Cinematographer:
- Bing Sokolsky
- Composer:
- Van Dyke Parks
- Production:
- Laurence Mark Productions, Walt Disney Television
- Status:
- Released
Oliver Twist Cast & Crew
Main cast
Richard Dreyfuss
as Fagin
Elijah Wood
as The Artful Dodger
David O'Hara
as Bill Sikes
Alex Trench
as Oliver Twist
- Antoine Byrne
Antoine Byrne
as Nancy
- Olivia Caffrey
Olivia Caffrey
as Rose Maylie
- Anthony Finigan
Anthony Finigan
as Mr. Brownlow
Maria Charles
as Widow Corney
Des Braiden
as Magistrate
- Eileen Colgan
Eileen Colgan
as Mrs. Bedwin
- Eilish Moore
Eilish Moore
as Cook
Lisa Dwan
as Agnes
Key crew
Directed by Tony Bill, written by Charles Dickens and Monte Merrick, produced by Steven North.
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Oliver Twist Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.2/10 from 117 ratings.
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Oliver Twist – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Oliver Twist online?
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Who stars in Oliver Twist?
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The main cast of Oliver Twist (1997) includes Richard Dreyfuss, Elijah Wood, David O'Hara, Alex Trench and Antoine Byrne. The film was directed by Tony Bill. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Oliver Twist released?
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Oliver Twist was released on May 15, 1997 and runs for 1h 31m.
Is Oliver Twist worth watching?
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Oliver Twist (1997) holds an average rating of 6.2 out of 10 from 117 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy family and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.