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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.
- $10 million
- John Woolf
- Lionel Bart (music and lyrics), John Green (music score)
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.
- Lionel Bart
- Lionel Bart
- Lionel Bart
A classic tale of an orphan who runs away from the orphanage and joins a gang of pickpockets in 1830s London. The film won five Oscars and features songs by Lionel Bart, based on the stage musical by Vernon Harris.
- (41K)
- Carol Reed
- G
- Drama, Family, Musical
Oliver! is a 1968 musical adaptation of Charles Dickens' novel, starring Ron Moody as Fagin and Mark Lester as Oliver Twist. The film won the Academy Award for Best Picture and features songs such as "Food, Glorious Food" and "Where Is Love?".
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- Carol Reed
- G
- Ron Moody
A musical adaptation of Charles Dickens's classic tale of an orphan who runs away from the orphanage and hooks up with a group of boys trained to be pickpockets by an elderly mentor in 1830s London. The film follows Oliver's adventures, challenges and friendships as he faces the dangers of the criminal underworld and the kindness of a wealthy gentleman.
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A musical adaptation of Charles Dickens' novel about an orphan boy in London. Watch the film, see the cast and crew, and learn about the production and release details.
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.
