Alec Guinness, Alex Guiness, Amy Veness
The immortal characters of Charles Dickens' classis novel, Oliver Twist...A penniless orphan in 17th century London... Poor but honest Oliver is fleeing the cruelty of the workhouse when he's forced i...( read more
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DVD Release Date: January 12, 1999
Stats: 247 reviews
probably the best version as it's directed by david lean but the story of oliver twist isn't really my thing so i'm biased. the last fifteen minutes was better than the rest but it was all gruelling to me
Beautiful and unrivaled adaptation of Oliver Twist. No amount of Food, Glorious Food is going to lay this gem to rest. Lean creates a visual masterpiece evident within the first couple of minutes, a dark and brooding storm that is reminiscent of many works of German expressionism...( read more)
Possibly the best Dickens adaptation next to Lean's other masterwork, Great Expectations.
The master David Lean directs the best adaptation of the classic Oliver Twist. Alec Guinness puts in a fine performance as Fagin, and the transformation is amazing. The black and white visuals are stunning and add to the grim, dark atmosphere perfectly.
Certainly one of the greatest films ever made from a Charles Dickens novel. The cast is magnificent, Alec Guiness is particular is unforgettable. This is a great example of why David Lean is considered one of the greatest directors of all time. This is a rare instance of a movie ...( read more)
dated but still a classic to this day, oliver is a wonderful tale that has never been done better than this incarnation
I love this classic movie, I was reminded that sweatshops and orphans were abused in the 17th century and we still have them in the 21st century. What has changed are the buildings and the places but humanity must have improved more than expected. I think Oliver had much of good ...( read more)
The film is gritty and well acted. It has most of the plot points we are familiar with and is both delightful and scary. Great stuff!
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