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.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
July 10, 1974
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$1.1M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hal Sutherland
- Screenplay & Story
- Ben Starr
- Original Score
- Ray Ellis, Norm Prescott
- Original Title
- Oliver Twist
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Budget
- $1.1M
- Production Studios
- Filmation Associates, Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hal Sutherland
Ben Starr, Sherman Labby, Charles Dickens
Ray Ellis, Norm Prescott
Lou Scheimer, Norm Prescott, Jacqueline Smith
Department Leadership Roster
Hal Sutherland
Director
Ben Starr
Screenplay
Lou Scheimer
Producer
Norm Prescott
Producer
Ray Ellis
Original Music Composer
Norm Prescott
Original Music Composer
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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 Hal Sutherland.
Who stars in Oliver Twist?
The principal cast of Oliver Twist includes Josh Albee, Cathleen Cordell, Michael Evans, Lola Fisher, Davy Jones.
When was Oliver Twist released and how long is it?
Oliver Twist was released in 1974 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 Ray Ellis, Norm Prescott.
Is Oliver Twist based on a book or true story?
Oliver Twist is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Charles Dickens".