Oliver Twist
Synopsis
An orphan endures a harsh life in a workhouse before fleeing to London, where he falls in with a gang of juvenile pickpockets led by the criminal Fagin, and eventually finds a better life, exposing the cruelties of poverty and child labor in Victorian England.
Top Cast
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Richard Dreyfuss
Fagin
Elijah Wood
The Artful Dodger
David O'Hara
Bill Sikes
Alex Trench
Oliver Twist
Antoine Byrne
Nancy
Olivia Caffrey
Rose Maylie
Anthony Finigan
Mr. Brownlow
Maria Charles
Widow Corney
Des Braiden
Magistrate
Eileen Colgan
Mrs. Bedwin
Eilish Moore
Cook
Lisa Dwan
Agnes
Conor Evans
Chief Constable
A.J. Kennedy
Police Constable
Jeff O'Toole
Hugh
Ned Dennehy
Prosecutor
Sean Madden
Bookseller
Max Reynolds
Oliver (6 Years)
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 16, 1998
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tony Bill
- Screenplay & Story
- Charles Dickens, Monte Merrick
- Original Score
- Van Dyke Parks
- Original Title
- Oliver Twist
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- Laurence Mark Productions, Walt Disney Television
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tony Bill
Charles Dickens, Monte Merrick
Van Dyke Parks
Bing Sokolsky
Axel Hubert
Laurence Mark, John Baldecchi, Steven North
Department Leadership Roster
Tony Bill
Director
Steven North
Producer
Axel Hubert
Editor
Bing Sokolsky
Director of Photography
Van Dyke Parks
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Oliver Twist
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Oliver Twist about?
An orphan endures a harsh life in a workhouse before fleeing to London, where he falls in with a gang of juvenile pickpockets led by the criminal Fagin, and eventually finds a better life, exposing the cruelties of poverty and child labor in Victorian England.
Who directed Oliver Twist?
Oliver Twist was directed by Tony Bill.
Who stars in Oliver Twist?
The principal cast of Oliver Twist includes Richard Dreyfuss, Elijah Wood, David O'Hara, Alex Trench, Antoine Byrne.
When was Oliver Twist released and how long is it?
Oliver Twist was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for Oliver Twist?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Oliver Twist was composed by Van Dyke Parks.
Is Oliver Twist based on a book or true story?
Oliver Twist is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Charles Dickens".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Oliver Twist?
Oliver Twist holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.).