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Movie poster: Oliver Twist (1997)
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Oliver Twist

1997 · 91 min Family Drama
6.2 / 10 · TMDB

When 9-year-old orphan Oliver Twist dares to ask his cruel taskmaster, Mr. Bumble, for a second serving of gruel, he's hired out as an apprentice. Escaping that dismal fate, young Oliver falls in with the street urchin known as the Artful Dodger and his criminal mentor, Fagin. When kindly Mr. Brownlow takes Oliver in, Fagin's evil henchman Bill Sikes plots to kidnap the boy.

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Year 1997
Country United States of America
Genre Family, Drama
Director Tony Bill
Runtime 91 min.
Rating TMDB: 6.2/10 (114 votes)

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Director Tony Bill constructs a clear visual dichotomy between the grim shadows of London's underworld and the warm, safe interiors of Mr. Brownlow's home, relying on this contrast to drive the emotional core. The young cast delivers the innocence and resilience of childhood against a harsh Victorian backdrop with compelling sincerity.

What lingers after the credits roll is a sense of classic storytelling, where virtue is tested but ultimately shines through the darkness. It's a faithful and accessible adaptation that reminds us of the enduring power of compassion. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Tony Bill

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