Oliver Twist
"A Screen Event To Be Remembered For All Time !"
Originally released in 1948. Oliver Twist is a drama/adventure film. directed by David Lean. With a runtime of 2h 1m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring John Howard Davies, Robert Newton, and Alec Guinness
Synopsis
When 9-year-old orphan Oliver Twist dares to ask his cruel taskmaster, Mr. Bumble, for a second serving of gruel, he's hired out as an apprentice. Escaping that dismal fate, young Oliver falls in with the street urchin known as the Artful Dodger and his criminal mentor, Fagin. When kindly Mr. Brownlow takes Oliver in, Fagin's evil henchman Bill Sikes plots to kidnap the boy.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 28, 1948
77 years ago
Runtime
2h 1m
121 minutes total
User Rating
7.6/10
Great (250 votes)
Budget
$375K
Production budget
Box Office
$400K
1.1x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $375,000
- Revenue
- $400,000
Production Companies
- Cineguild
- J. Arthur Rank Organisation
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Oliver Twist about?
When 9-year-old orphan Oliver Twist dares to ask his cruel taskmaster, Mr. Bumble, for a second serving of gruel, he's hired out as an apprentice. Escaping that dismal fate, young Oliver falls in w...
Who directed Oliver Twist?
Oliver Twist was directed by David Lean.
How long is Oliver Twist?
Oliver Twist has a runtime of 2 hours and 1 minutes (121 minutes total).
When was Oliver Twist released?
Oliver Twist was released on June 28, 1948 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Oliver Twist?
The main cast of Oliver Twist includes John Howard Davies, Robert Newton, Alec Guinness, Kay Walsh, Francis L. Sullivan.
Is Oliver Twist worth watching?
Oliver Twist has a user rating of 7.6/10 based on 250 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.