Oliver! (1968)

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Written by Charles Dickens, Lionel Bart

Directed by Carol Reed

Running Time: 160 minutes (approx)

Production Year: 1968

Rating: U Certificate

Production Country: UK

Filmed in Colour

One of the truly great 1960s British musicals. It takes Dickens' masterpiece about an orphan boy struggling to survive on this own in London, adds some wonderful songs courtesy of Lionel Bart, and turns it into a cinematic gem. Few who've seen this film can forget Ron Moody as Fagin teaching his apprentices how to "pick a pocket or two" or Mark Lester's Oliver asking for more.

Adding music takes a British literary classic and makes it accessible and enjoyable for those who might not choose to read the book. But it doesn't trivialise the story - viewers are still terrified by Bill Sykes, entertained by the streetwise pickpocket The Artful Dodger and fearful for the vulnerable Oliver. Great entertainment, as fresh today as it was on its release more than 35 years ago.

Cast

Image for Ron MoodyRon MoodyFagin
Image for Shani WallisShani WallisNancy
Image for Oliver ReedOliver ReedBill Sikes
Image for Harry SecombeHarry SecombeMr. Bumble
Mark L. LesterOliver Twist
Image for Jack WildJack WildThe Artful Dodger
Hugh GriffithThe Magistrate
Joseph O'ConorMr. Brownlow
Image for Leonard RossiterLeonard RossiterMr. Sowerberry
Hylda BakerMrs. Sowerberry
Image for Kenneth CranhamKenneth CranhamNoah Claypole
Megs JenkinsMrs. Bedwin
Sheila WhiteBet
Peggy MountMrs. Bumble
Wensley PitheyDr. Grimwig

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