Oliver Twist

1948    1h 56m    Not Rated
Adventure, Drama, Family
7.8100%84%75%
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The immortal characters of Charles Dickens' classic novel come to life in this film., Oliver Twist, a penniless orphan in 19th century London is fleeing the cruelty of the workhouse and he's forced to join a band of young thieves headed by the notorious Fagin and the evil Bill Sikes. But when the greedy cutthroats threaten Oliver's only chance for happiness, the gentle-hearted boy must summon the courage to fight for his freedom and future.
Directed By
David Lean
Written By
Charles Dickens, Stanley Haynes, David Lean
Studio
Cineguild, J. Arthur Rank Organisation
Cast of Oliver Twist
  • John Howard DaviesOliver Twist
  • Robert NewtonBill Sykes
  • Alec GuinnessFagin
  • Kay WalshNancy
  • Francis L. SullivanMr. Bumble
  • Henry StephensonMr. Brownlow
  • Mary ClareMrs. Corney
  • Anthony NewleyArtful Dodger
  • Ralph TrumanMonks
  • Michael DearNoah Claypole
  • Diana DorsCharlotte
  • Josephine StuartOliver's Mother
  • Kathleen HarrisonMrs Sowerberry
  • Gibb McLaughlinMr. Sowerberry
  • Amy VenessMrs. Bedwin
  • Frederick LloydMr. Grimwig
  • Henry EdwardsPolice Official
  • Ivor BarnardChairman of the Board
  • Maurice DenhamChief of Police
  • Michael RipperBarney
  • Peter BullLandlord of 'Three Cripples'
  • Deidre DoyleMrs. Thingummy
  • Kenneth DowneyWorkhouse Master (as Kenneth Downy)
  • W.G. FayBookseller
  • Edie MartinAnnie
  • Fay MiddletonMartha
  • Graveley EdwardsMr. Fang
  • John PotterCharlie Bates
  • Maurice JonesWorkhouse Doctor
  • Hattie JacquesSinger at 'Three Cripples'
  • Betty PaulSinger at 'Three Cripples'
  • Johnny BriggsUndetermined Minor Role (Uncredited)
  • Albert ChevalierCourtroom Policeman (Uncredited)
  • Erik ChittyWorkhouse Board Member (Uncredited)
  • Arthur MullardUndetermined Minor Role (Uncredited)
  • Nosher PowellUndetermined Minor Role (Uncredited)
  • Dennis WyndhamMan In Street Who Punches Oliver (Uncredited)
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