In Charles Dickens' classic tale, an orphan wends his way from cruel apprenticeship to den of thieves in search of a true home.In Charles Dickens' classic tale, an orphan wends his way from cruel apprenticeship to den of thieves in search of a true home.In Charles Dickens' classic tale, an orphan wends his way from cruel apprenticeship to den of thieves in search of a true home.
- Nominated for 1 BAFTA Award
- 1 win & 2 nominations total
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- TriviaProducer David O. Selznick violently accosted Sir Alec Guinness at a Hollywood party over his portrayal of Fagin.
- GoofsWhen Oliver is in the dock being tried for pick-pocketing, after the judge says "Oh stand away" the camera becomes an Oliver POV shot. Just before Oliver totally collapses, he looks up to the ceiling, (and, therefore, so does the camera) briefly showing the full studio rafters, complete with lights, and the set microphone, and part of the set ceiling.
- Quotes
Oliver Twist: Please, sir, I want some more.
- Alternate versionsThe film did not premiere in the U.S. until 1951, after ten minutes of footage involving Alec Guinness as Fagin had been cut, due to Jewish pressure groups who claimed that Guinness's portrayal was offensive and anti-Semitic.
- ConnectionsEdited into The Flesh and the Fiends (1960)
- SoundtracksMy Hat, It Has Three Corners
(uncredited)
Traditional
In the score during a conversation between Mr. Bumble and Monks
Featured review
Lean and Dickens - A Winning Combination
Charles Dickens and David Lean. What a combination; a novel by one of the greats of 19th century literature brought to film by one of the 20th century's best directors. Can't miss? You're right; David Lean's "Oliver Twist" is a great movie. The casting and acting is superb, every role a standout. I'd read "Oliver Twist" years ago, and watching the movie transported me back to the Victorian London of the novel. Alec Guinness is the perfect Fagin, after seeing this version I can't think of any other actor ever playing him. Bill Sikes, Nancy, Artful Dodger, Mr. Bumble, and of course Oliver. All perfect. The direction is without peer. The sets and cinematography resemble the best of German Expressionist work from the previous generation. Buildings at odd angles, light playing havoc with the dark shadows. I'm blathering....
My recommendation is to dig this up in the classics section of the video store and treat yourself to an oldie but a goodie.
My recommendation is to dig this up in the classics section of the video store and treat yourself to an oldie but a goodie.
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- gbheron
- Dec 25, 2002
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- Олівер Твіст
- Filming locations
- Pinewood Studios, Iver Heath, Buckinghamshire, England, UK(Studio, uncredited)
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- Runtime1 hour 45 minutes
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- Aspect ratio
- 1.37 : 1
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