In Charles Dickens' classic tale, an orphan wends his way from cruel apprenticeship to den of thieves in search of a true home.
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- Nominated for 1 BAFTA Film Award. Another 1 win & 1 nomination.
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Cast verified as complete
| Robert Newton | ... |
Bill Sykes
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| Alec Guinness | ... |
Fagin
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| Kay Walsh | ... |
Nancy
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| Francis L. Sullivan | ... |
Mr. Bumble
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| Henry Stephenson | ... |
Mr. Brownlow
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| Mary Clare | ... |
Mrs. Corney
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| Anthony Newley | ... |
Artful Dodger
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Josephine Stuart | ... |
Oliver's Mother
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| Ralph Truman | ... |
Monks
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| Kathleen Harrison | ... |
Mrs Sowerberry
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| Gibb McLaughlin | ... |
Mr. Sowerberry
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| Amy Veness | ... |
Mrs. Bedwin
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Frederick Lloyd | ... |
Mr. Grimwig
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| John Howard Davies | ... |
Oliver Twist
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| Henry Edwards | ... |
Police Official
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| Ivor Barnard | ... |
Chairman Of The Board
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| Maurice Denham | ... |
Chief Of Police
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Michael Dear | ... |
Noah Claypole
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| Michael Ripper | ... |
Barney
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| Peter Bull | ... |
Landlord Of 'Three Cripples'
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Deidre Doyle | ... |
Mrs. Thingummy
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| Diana Dors | ... |
Charlotte
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Kenneth Downey | ... |
Workhouse Master
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W.G. Fay | ... |
Bookseller
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| Edie Martin | ... |
Annie
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Fay Middleton | ... |
Martha
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Graveley Edwards | ... |
Mr.Fang
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John Potter | ... |
Charlie Bates
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Maurice Jones | ... |
Workhouse Doctor
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| Hattie Jacques | ... |
Singer At 'Three Cripples'
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Betty Paul | ... |
Singer At 'Three Cripples'
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Barbara Bennett | ... |
Bystander (uncredited)
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| Johnny Briggs | ... |
Undetermined Minor Role (uncredited)
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Robin Burns | ... |
Man in Mob (uncredited)
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Albert Chevalier | ... |
Courtroom Policeman (uncredited)
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| Erik Chitty | ... |
Workhouse Board Member (uncredited)
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Bernard Emmett | ... |
Urchin (uncredited)
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| Arthur Mullard | ... |
Undetermined Minor Role (uncredited)
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Nosher Powell | ... |
Undetermined Minor Role (uncredited)
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Arthur Sandifer | ... |
Policeman (uncredited)
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Eustace Shipman | ... |
Doctor Who Delivers Oliver (uncredited)
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| Paul Stockman | ... |
Fagin's Gang Member (uncredited)
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Donald Wescott | ... |
Urchin (uncredited)
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Dennis Wyndham | ... |
Man In Street Who Punches Oliver (uncredited)
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Directed by
| David Lean | ||
Written by
| Charles Dickens | ... | (by) |
| David Lean | ... | (screen play) and |
| Stanley Haynes | ... | (screen play) |
| Eric Ambler | ... | (contributor to screenplay) (uncredited) |
| Kay Walsh | ... | (contributor to screenplay) (uncredited) |
Produced by
| Ronald Neame | ... | producer |
Music by
| Arnold Bax | ... | (as Sir Arnold Bax D. Mus. Master of the King's Musick) |
Cinematography by
| Guy Green | ... | (photographed by) |
Editing by
| Jack Harris | ||
Editorial Department
| Clive Donner | ... | second assistant editor (uncredited) |
Casting By
| Dennis Van Thal | ... | (uncredited) |
Set Decoration by
| T. Hopewell Ash | ... | (uncredited) |
| Claude Momsay | ... | (uncredited) |
Costume Design by
| Margaret Furse | ... | (costumes) |
Makeup Department
| Stuart Freeborn | ... | makeup (as Stuart Freebourne) |
| George Blackler | ... | makeup associate (uncredited) |
| Biddy Chrystal | ... | hairdresser (uncredited) |
Production Management
| Norman Spencer | ... | production manager |
| Pat MacDonnell | ... | assistant production manager (uncredited) |
| Bob McNaught | ... | assistant production manager (uncredited) |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| George Pollock | ... | assistant director |
| Chick Simpson | ... | second assistant director (uncredited) |
Art Department
| John Bryan | ... | sets designed by |
| T. Hopewell Ash | ... | assistant art director (uncredited) |
| Claude Mauncy | ... | set dresser (uncredited) |
| Geoffrey Woodward | ... | assistant art director (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| Stanley Lambourne | ... | sound recordist |
| Gordon K. McCallum | ... | sound recordist |
| Winston Ryder | ... | sound editor |
| George Paternoster | ... | boom operator (uncredited) |
Special Effects by
| Stanley Grant | ... | special effects |
| Joan Suttie | ... | special effects |
Visual Effects by
| Les Bowie | ... | matte painter (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Oswald Morris | ... | camera operator |
| Jim Body | ... | focus puller (uncredited) |
| John Godar | ... | focus puller (uncredited) |
| Alan Hume | ... | focus puller (uncredited) |
| Charles Trigg | ... | still photographer (uncredited) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Dorothy Edwards | ... | wardrobe mistress (uncredited) |
| Bob Rayner | ... | wardrobe master (uncredited) |
Music Department
| Harriet Cohen | ... | the "Oliver" themes played by |
| Muir Mathieson | ... | conductor: the Philharmonia Orchestra of London |
| John Huntley | ... | music staff (uncredited) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Maggie Unsworth | ... | continuity (as Margaret Sibley) |
Additional Crew
| J. Arthur Rank | ... | presenter (as J.Arthur Rank) |
| Wenham Bill | ... | production assistant (uncredited) |
| Stuart Chant | ... | publicist (uncredited) |
| Iris Dalton | ... | production secretary (uncredited) |
| Vicky Fuggle | ... | production secretary (uncredited) |
Production Companies
Distributors
- General Film Distributors (GFD) (1948) (United Kingdom) (theatrical) (as General Film Distributors Ltd.) (released through)
- Eagle-Lion Film (1948) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- Kommunenes Filmcentral (KF) (1950) (Norway) (theatrical)
- United Artists (1951) (United States) (theatrical)
- Chapel Distribution (2010) (Australia) (theatrical) (16mm print)
- Eagle-Lion (1951) (West Germany) (theatrical)
- Europa Films (1950) (Spain) (theatrical)
- Goldeck-Filmverleih (1959) (West Germany) (theatrical)
- Divisa Home Video (2011) (Spain) (DVD)
- HBO Max (2020) (United States) (video) (VOD)
- Hallmark Home Entertainment (1995) (United States) (VHS)
- Janus Films (United States)
- Koch Media (2003) (Germany) (DVD)
- LW Editora (2005) (Brazil) (DVD)
- Pickwick Video (1990) (United Kingdom) (VHS)
- Pidax Film (2020) (Germany) (Blu-ray)
- Pidax Film (2020) (Germany) (DVD)
- Premium Cine (2022) (Spain) (video)
- Rank Video Library (1987) (United Kingdom) (VHS)
- Televisión Española (TVE) (1984) (Spain) (tv)
- The Criterion Collection (2004) (United States) (DVD)
- Thorn EMI Video Australia (1985) (Australia) (video)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- BFI National Archive (a restoration by)
- Granada International (a restoration by)
- The David Lean Foundation (a restoration funded by)
- The Philharmonia Orchestra of London (the 'Oliver' themes played with)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
The immortal characters of Charles Dickens' classic novel come to life in this film., Oliver Twist, a penniless orphan in 19th century London is fleeing the cruelty of the workhouse and he's forced to join a band of young thieves headed by the notorious Fagin and the evil Bill Sikes. But when the greedy cutthroats threaten Oliver's only chance for happiness, the gentle-hearted boy must summon the courage to fight for his freedom and future. |
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| Taglines | A Screen Event To Be Remembered For All Time ! See more » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | Producer David O. Selznick violently accosted Sir Alec Guinness at a Hollywood party over his portrayal of Fagin. See more » |
| Goofs | When Oliver is in the dock being tried for pick-pocketing, after the judge says "Oh stand away" the camera becomes an Oliver POV shot. Just before Oliver totally collapses, he looks up to the ceiling, (and, therefore, so does the camera) briefly showing the full studio rafters, complete with lights, and the set microphone, and part of the set ceiling. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Edited into The Flesh and the Fiends (1960). See more » |
| Soundtracks | My Hat, It Has Three Corners See more » |
| Quotes |
Oliver Twist:
Please, sir, I want some more. See more » |