Boy Called Twist
"The Story of a Cape Town street-kid, based on Dickens' classic novel Oliver Twist"
Originally released in 2004. Boy Called Twist is a drama film. directed by Tim Greene.
Starring Jarrid Geduld, Ivan Abrahams, and Merlin Balie
Synopsis
The harrowing tale of a South African street-kid's search for love, based on Dickens' classic story. Growing up neglected in a rural orphanage, Twist escapes to the unpredictable freedom of Cape Town, where he falls in with Fagin's gang of street urchins. With a gritty honesty steeped in its vibrant characters, Boy called Twist superbly captures the contemporary equivalents of Dickens' seedy individuals as it shadows the timeless tale in its own inimitable style.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 18, 2004
21 years ago
Runtime
1h 55m
115 minutes total
User Rating
5.5/10
Mixed (3 votes)
Budget
$1M
Production budget
Language
English
Original language
Country
South Africa
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $1,000,000
Production Companies
- Monkey Films
- Twisted Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Boy Called Twist about?
The harrowing tale of a South African street-kid's search for love, based on Dickens' classic story. Growing up neglected in a rural orphanage, Twist escapes to the unpredictable freedom of Cape To...
Who directed Boy Called Twist?
Boy Called Twist was directed by Tim Greene.
How long is Boy Called Twist?
Boy Called Twist has a runtime of 1 hours and 55 minutes (115 minutes total).
When was Boy Called Twist released?
Boy Called Twist was released on February 18, 2004 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Boy Called Twist?
The main cast of Boy Called Twist includes Jarrid Geduld, Ivan Abrahams, Merlin Balie, Kim Suzanne Engelbrecht, Bart Fouche.