Oliver Twist
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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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1982 |
| Country | United Kingdom, United States of America |
| Genre | Crime, Drama |
| Director | Clive Donner |
| Runtime | 103 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 6.6/10 (28 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
This television adaptation prioritizes narrative clarity and fidelity to the source material, delivering a restrained yet earnest drama. Young Oliver serves as the moral compass in a world of contrasting cruelty and compassion, with Fagin and Bill Sikes portrayed as figures of genuine menace.
What lingers after the final scene is the stark depiction of a society where innocence is a commodity. The film's strength lies in its straightforward commitment to Dickens' social critique. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Clive Donner
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In a quiet setting to appreciate the period details and the measured pacing of the drama.
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