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Oliver! is a 1968 British period musical drama film based on Lionel Bart's 1960 stage musical of the same name, itself an adaptation of Charles Dickens's 1838 novel Oliver Twist.
Oliver! is a stage musical, with book, music and lyrics by Lionel Bart. The musical is based upon the 1838 novel Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens. It premiered at the Wimbledon Theatre, southwest London in 1960 before opening in the West End, where it enjoyed a record-breaking long run.
A classic tale of an orphan boy who runs away from the orphanage and joins a gang of pickpockets in 1830s London. The film won 5 Oscars and features songs by Lionel Bart, such as Food, Glorious Food and Consider Yourself.
- (41K)
- Drama, Family, Musical
- Carol Reed
- 1968-09-27
Oliver! is a musical adaptation of Charles Dickens' novel about an orphan boy in Victorian London. See the critics' ratings, watch the trailer, and find out where to stream or buy the film online.
- (78)
- Carol Reed
- G
- Ron Moody
Find out who starred in the musical film adaptation of Charles Dickens' Oliver Twist, directed by Carol Reed and written by Lionel Bart. See the full cast and crew list, including actors, producers, composers, and more.
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NEVER BEFORE HAS A SHOW GIVEN MORE! Now in its 2nd record-breaking year, Oliver! is one of the most beloved British musicals, vividly bringing to life Dickens' timeless characters with its ever...
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- West End Theatre
Roger Ebert praises Sir Carol Reed's adaptation of Dickens' Oliver Twist as a treasure of a movie that appeals to all sorts of people. He highlights the memorable characters, the magnificent sets, the music and the taste of the film.
