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Oliver!

"Much much more than a musical!"

September 26, 1968 2h 33m 7.0/10 (461 votes)

Originally released in 1968. Oliver! is a drama/family film. directed by Carol Reed. With a runtime of 2h 33m, it's an epic theatrical experience.

Starring Ron Moody, Shani Wallis, and Oliver Reed

Synopsis

Musical adaptation of Charles Dickens' Oliver Twist, a classic tale of an orphan who runs away from the workhouse and joins up with a group of boys headed by the Artful Dodger and trained to be pickpockets by master thief Fagin.

Quick Facts

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Release Date September 26, 1968 57 years ago
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Runtime 2h 33m 153 minutes total
User Rating 7.0/10 Great (461 votes)
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Budget $10M Production budget
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Box Office $37.4M 3.7x return
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Language English Original language
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Country United Kingdom Production

Director

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$10,000,000
Revenue
$37,400,000

Production Companies

  • Warwick Film Productions
  • Romulus Films

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Oliver! about?

Musical adaptation of Charles Dickens' Oliver Twist, a classic tale of an orphan who runs away from the workhouse and joins up with a group of boys headed by the Artful Dodger and trained to be pic...

Who directed Oliver!?

Oliver! was directed by Carol Reed.

How long is Oliver!?

Oliver! has a runtime of 2 hours and 33 minutes (153 minutes total).

When was Oliver! released?

Oliver! was released on September 26, 1968 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Oliver!?

The main cast of Oliver! includes Ron Moody, Shani Wallis, Oliver Reed, Harry Secombe, Mark Lester.

Is Oliver! worth watching?

Oliver! has a user rating of 7.0/10 based on 461 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.