Twisted
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Synopsis
This retelling of Charles Dickens's Oliver Twist may be populated by drug pushers, pimps and prostitutes, but the book's classic themes remain the same. Caught under the thumb of a lecherous brothel owner, 10-year-old Lee befriends an aspiring musician named Angel who helps him escape his servitude and sends a maternal drag queen to vanquish the boy's enemies.
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Twisted
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-02-26
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Ray Aranha
Can Man, a homeless man
Keivyn McNeill Grayes
Lee, a homeless boy
Elise Ballard
Dumb Bitch
Sharlene Brown
Woman with Can
Erik Jensen
Man Who Kills Can Man
Anthony Crivello
Eddie, a drug dealer
David Norona
Angel, his boyfriend
Billy Porter
Shiniqua, Angel's friend
Kelly Coyle
Arthur's Girlfriend
Simon Brook
Undercover Cop
William Hickey
Andre - A Proprietor
Jean Loup Wolfman
Arthur 'Fine Art', a hustler
Rose Baum Senerchia
Andre's Mother
Brenda Pressley
Mrs. Burns, Lee's foster mother
Eugene Byrd
Willus Burns, her son
Keisha Howard
Laylene - His Girlfriend
Elizabeth Franz
Mrs. Bundress - A Social Worker
Lynn Tanner
Celine Holland - A District Attorney
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 14, 1996
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Seth Michael Donsky
- Screenplay & Story
- Seth Michael Donsky
- Original Score
- Danny Z., Q Lazzarus
- Original Title
- Twisted
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Don Quixote, Miravista Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Seth Michael Donsky
Seth Michael Donsky
Danny Z., Q Lazzarus
Hernán Toro
Matthew A. Handal, Seth Michael Donsky, Tom McArdle
Bernard Arbit, John Hochroth, Mark Weiner, Barry Witz, Adrian Agramonte
Department Leadership Roster
Bernard Arbit
Producer
Seth Michael Donsky
Writer
Seth Michael Donsky
Director
John Hochroth
Producer
Adrian Agramonte
Producer
Seth Michael Donsky
Producer
Matthew A. Handal
Editor
Seth Michael Donsky
Editor
Hernán Toro
Director of Photography
Tom McArdle
Editor
Danny Z.
Original Music Composer
Q Lazzarus
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Twisted
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What is Twisted about?
This retelling of Charles Dickens's Oliver Twist may be populated by drug pushers, pimps and prostitutes, but the book's classic themes remain the same. Caught under the thumb of a lecherous brothel owner, 10-year-old Lee befriends an aspiring musician named Angel who helps him escape his servitude and sends a maternal drag queen to vanquish the boy's enemies.
Who directed Twisted?
Twisted was directed by Seth Michael Donsky.
Who stars in Twisted?
The principal cast of Twisted includes Ray Aranha, Keivyn McNeill Grayes, Elise Ballard, Sharlene Brown, Erik Jensen.
When was Twisted released and how long is it?
Twisted was released in 1996 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for Twisted?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Twisted was composed by Danny Z., Q Lazzarus.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Twisted?
Twisted holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).