Oliver!

Year

1968

Duration

139 minutes

Genres

Family, Musicals

Language

English (English subtitles)

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Synopsis

This gem of a musical was nominated for eleven Oscars - winning five and its popularity is undimmed nearly 50 years after its stage premiere. Based on Charles Dickens' famous novel about the adventures of a Victorian orphan who falls in with a London street gang, the thrilling story is matched by the unforgettable songs, such as "Food, Glorious Food", "Got to Pick a Pocket or Two" and "I'd Do Anything".

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Carol Reed

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Contains mild violence

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Oliver!: Film Guide

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Oliver!

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Year

Duration

Genres

Language

Synopsis

Director/s

Cast (in alphabetical order)

Also available with this film on Into Film+

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Classification

Engaging for ages

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Musicals (Primary)

Musicals (Secondary)

Must See Movies: Classics

Oliver!: Film Guide

Anti-Slavery Day, 18 Oct

The Boxtrolls: Film Guide

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Oliver Twist(1948)

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Mary Poppins(1964)

The Railway Children(1970)

The Railway Children(1970)

Great Expectations(1946)

Great Expectations(1946)

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