Oliver! (1968) - Theatrical Trailer - © Columbia Pictures

Film: Oliver!.


Starring: Mark Lester as Oliver Twist, an orphan, Ron Moody, Shani Wallis, Oliver Reed, Jack Wild.


Directed by: Carol Reed.


Story written by: Charles Dickens "Oliver Twist" (novel)


Screenplay & Dialogues written by: Vernon Harris.


Distributed by: © Columbia Pictures.


Theatrical Release Date: September 26, 1968 (UK)


Niceties by: http://www.youtube.com/IAmOnlyLove



Synopsis!
"Oliver!" is a 1968 musical film directed by Carol Reed. The film is based on the stage musical Oliver!, with book, music and lyrics written by Lionel Bart. The screenplay was written by Vernon Harris.
Both the film and play are based on the famous Charles Dickens novel Oliver Twist. The musical includes several musical standards, including "Food, Glorious Food", "Consider Yourself", "As Long as He Needs Me", "You've Got to Pick a Pocket or Two", "Oom-Pah-Pah" and "Where is Love?".
The film version was a Romulus Films production and was distributed internationally by Columbia Pictures. It was filmed in Shepperton Film Studio in Surrey and various other locations in England.
In 1968 Oliver! won Six Academy Awards, including awards for Best Picture, Carol Reed Best Director.

Plot!
Oliver Twist is sold to a Dunstable undertaker after asking for more dinner at the orphanage. Escaping to London he is taken in by Fagin to join his gang of child pickpockets. Wrongly accused of a theft he meets a more kindly gentleman who takes him in, to the concern of one of Fagin's old pupils, the violent Bill Sykes. In the middle is Nancy, Sykes' girl whom Oliver has come to trust.

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[operastar1994]

best film in history

[goconniego]

awesome great work! I should visit that section on my DVD for often

[Detectivefiction]

@Acme633 She probably didn't have many clothes. But I think it's more likely for symbolism -- the red dress is supposed to remind us that she's a "woman of easy virtue."

[dezboss]

As a musical and a film, this is very good and I think it is a good way of introducing Dickens to young children.

However, I think it is safe to say that Dickens would have undoubtedly hated this film.

[101genco]

@Christina5Archer Well that was a rude comment Oliver! is one of the best films in history Shani Wallis who played Nancy did a wonderful and amazing job i'm proud

[101genco]

@MadnessEnsuesMyMind the not all dead Shani Wallis who plays Nancy is still alive and well!!!

[dinkyraizy]

@Acme633 she was poor!

[MegaSunnybob]

Les Mis, Wicked, CATS, Phantom, Into the woods, and... Oliver!!!!!!!!!!

[Acme633]

Fagin looks like a really nice guy!

[Acme633]

Why did Nancy wear the same red dress in the whole movie?

[lister101]

@CuteableAzure Me too

[CuteableAzure]

P.s I love Nancy