Boy Called Twist
“The Story of a Cape Town street-kid, based on Dickens' classic novel Oliver Twist”
Synopsis
The harrowing tale of a South African street-kid's search for love, based on Dickens' classic story. Growing up neglected in a rural orphanage, Twist escapes to the unpredictable freedom of Cape Town, where he falls in with Fagin's gang of street urchins. With a gritty honesty steeped in its vibrant characters, Boy called Twist superbly captures the contemporary equivalents of Dickens' seedy individuals as it shadows the timeless tale in its own inimitable style.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
June 16, 2006
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$1M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tim Greene
- Screenplay & Story
- Tim Greene
- Original Score
- Murray Anderson
- Original Title
- Boy Called Twist
- Country of Origin
- South Africa
- Spoken Languages
- English, Zulu
- Runtime
- 1h 55m
- Production Budget
- $1M
- Production Studios
- Monkey Films, Twisted Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tim Greene
Tim Greene, Charles Dickens
Murray Anderson
Mike Downie
Department Leadership Roster
Tim Greene
Screenplay
Tim Greene
Director
Murray Anderson
Original Music Composer
Mike Downie
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Boy Called Twist
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What is Boy Called Twist about?
The harrowing tale of a South African street-kid's search for love, based on Dickens' classic story. Growing up neglected in a rural orphanage, Twist escapes to the unpredictable freedom of Cape Town, where he falls in with Fagin's gang of street urchins. With a gritty honesty steeped in its vibrant characters, Boy called Twist superbly captures the contemporary equivalents of Dickens' seedy individuals as it shadows the timeless tale in its own inimitable style.
Who directed Boy Called Twist?
Boy Called Twist was directed by Tim Greene.
Who stars in Boy Called Twist?
The principal cast of Boy Called Twist includes Jarrid Geduld, Ivan Abrahams, Merlin Balie, Kim Suzanne Engelbrecht, Bart Fouche.
When was Boy Called Twist released and how long is it?
Boy Called Twist was released in 2004 with a total runtime of 1h 55m.
Who composed the musical score for Boy Called Twist?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Boy Called Twist was composed by Murray Anderson.
Is Boy Called Twist based on a book or true story?
Boy Called Twist is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Charles Dickens".