Twist
“Boys do what boys must!”
Synopsis
In a gritty retelling of the Dickens's classic, Twist takes Oliver and the Artful Dodger out of the poorhouse and onto the streets, where junk is the currency and hustling is the game.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Twist - Official US TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2009-02-14
Top Cast
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Nick Stahl
Dodge
Joshua Close
Oliver
Gary Farmer
Fagin
Michèle-Barbara Pelletier
Nancy
Tygh Runyan
David
Stephen McHattie
The Senator
Moti Yona
Charley
Brigid Tierney
Betsy
Maxwell McCabe-Lokos
Noah
Andre Noble
Adam
James Gilpin
Aide
Josh Holliday
Morris
Mike Lobel
Bully
Michael Ripley
John
Caroline Sura
Girl
Emily Hampshire
Waitress
Dave Graham
Buck (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 26, 2004
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$350K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$47K
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.14x
-$303K deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jacob Tierney
- Screenplay & Story
- Jacob Tierney, Charles Dickens
- Original Score
- Ron Proulx
- Original Title
- Twist
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Budget
- $350K
- Worldwide Gross
- $47K
- Production Studios
- Victorious Films, Dandelion Entertainment Ventures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jacob Tierney
Jacob Tierney, Charles Dickens
Ron Proulx
Gerald Packer
Mitch Lackie
Victoria Hirst
Department Leadership Roster
Jacob Tierney
Director
Jacob Tierney
Writer
Victoria Hirst
Producer
Gerald Packer
Director of Photography
Mitch Lackie
Editor
Ethan Tobman
Production Design
Joanna Syrokomla
Costume Design
Ron Proulx
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Twist
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Twist about?
In a gritty retelling of the Dickens's classic, Twist takes Oliver and the Artful Dodger out of the poorhouse and onto the streets, where junk is the currency and hustling is the game.
Who directed Twist?
Twist was directed by Jacob Tierney.
Who stars in Twist?
The principal cast of Twist includes Nick Stahl, Joshua Close, Gary Farmer, Michèle-Barbara Pelletier, Tygh Runyan.
When was Twist released and how long is it?
Twist was released in 2003 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
What was the box office and production budget of Twist?
Twist had a reported production budget of $350K and grossed $47K at the worldwide box office (0.14 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Twist?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Twist was composed by Ron Proulx.
Is Twist based on a book or true story?
Twist is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Charles Dickens".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Twist?
Twist holds official age classifications: CA: 18A; US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).