Oliver Twist (Masterpiece Theatre, 1999)
starring: Sam Smith (III); David Ross; Julie Walters; Roger Lloyd-Pack; Ger Ryan; Michael Kitchen; Annette Crosbie; Keira Knightley; Tim Dutton; Lindsay Duncan; Marc Warren; Robert Lindsay (II); Alex Crowley; Andy Serkis; Emily Woof; Tracey Murphy; Edward Woodall; Nicholas Connell; Tessa Vale; Isla Fisher
directed by: Renny Rye
directed by: Renny Rye
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Audience Rating: Unrated
Binding: DVD
EAN: 9781593751500
Format: Box set, Closed-captioned, Color, DVD-Video, Letterboxed, NTSC, Widescreen
ISBN: 1593751508
Label: WGBH BOSTON
Manufacturer: WGBH BOSTON
Number Of Items: 3
Publisher: WGBH BOSTON
Region Code: 1
Release Date: April 13, 2004
Running Time: 360 minutes
Sales Rank: 47051
Studio: WGBH BOSTON
Theatrical Release Date: October 08, 2000
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Editorial Review:
Description:
In this extraordinary production, storyteller Alan Bleasdale broadens the scope of Charles Dickens' classic tale of an orphan in 19th century England—and the characters who influence his destiny.
Oliver's mother, Agnes, struggles against the tragic circumstances that ultimately leave Oliver a penniless orphan. At the Parish Workhouse, he is forced by other boys to ask for more food, and as a result, is sold as an apprentice to a miserly undertaker. He runs away and is taken in by master thief Fagin, who is in league with a murderous pair determined to see that Oliver never inherits the fortune he deserves. Life twists and turns again and again for Oliver, landing him in alternately dangerous and hopeful circumstances.
Oliver Twist is a drama of dark comedy, astonishing vivacity and soaring imagination, but ultimately, it is a story that celebrates the resilience and triumph of a little boy's spirit.
Special DVD features include: materials and activities for educators; a link to the Masterpiece Theatre Web site; closed captions; and described video for the visually impaired.
On three DVD5 discs. Region coding: All regions. Audio: Dolby stereo. Screen format: Letterboxed.
Average Rating: 
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- Not DickensHaving recently listened to the novel read on CD, it seemed an opportune time to see a movie version. ... Read More
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- Interesting Version Of A Classic Story, But Ultimately A Mixed Bag Of A Mini-Series.When I first heard of this mini-series, my first thought was, "Why another film version of this story?" ... Read More
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- Shame its been cut.This is the one of the best Oliver Twist adaptions I've seen. Shame Masterpiece Theater had to ruin it. ... Read More
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- Oliver TwistAnother great Masterpiece Theatre production, along with a prequel not written by Dickens, but it could ... Read More
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- Major DisappointmentThose purchasing this production and expecting to experience the classic tale of Oliver Twist are in for ... Read More
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