Oliver Twist
1948 · 1 hr 56 min
Not Rated7.8100%84%75%
The immortal characters of Charles Dickens' classic novel, Oliver Twist...A penniless orphan in 17th century London - Poor but honest Oliver is fleeing the cruelty of the workhouse when he's forced in 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.
Directed By
David LeanWritten By
Charles Dickens, David Lean, Stanley HaynesStudio
Cineguild, J. Arthur Rank OrganisationCast of Oliver Twist
John Howard DaviesOliver Twist
Robert NewtonBill Sykes
Alec GuinnessFagin
Kay WalshNancy
Francis L. SullivanMr. Bumble
Henry StephensonMr. Brownlow
Mary ClareMrs. Corney
Anthony NewleyArtful Dodger
Ralph TrumanMonks
Michael DearNoah Claypole
Diana DorsCharlotte
Josephine StuartOliver's Mother
Kathleen HarrisonMrs Sowerberry
Gibb McLaughlinMr. Sowerberry
Amy VenessMrs. Bedwin
Frederick LloydMr. Grimwig
Henry EdwardsPolice Official
Ivor BarnardChairman of the Board
Maurice DenhamChief of Police
Michael RipperBarney
Peter BullLandlord of 'Three Cripples'
Deidre DoyleMrs. Thingummy
Kenneth DowneyWorkhouse Master (as Kenneth Downy)
W.G. FayBookseller
Edie MartinAnnie
Fay MiddletonMartha
Graveley EdwardsMr. Fang
John PotterCharlie Bates
Maurice JonesWorkhouse Doctor
Hattie JacquesSinger at 'Three Cripples'
Betty PaulSinger at 'Three Cripples'
Johnny BriggsUndetermined Minor Role (Uncredited)
Albert ChevalierCourtroom Policeman (Uncredited)
Erik ChittyWorkhouse Board Member (Uncredited)
Arthur MullardUndetermined Minor Role (Uncredited)
Nosher PowellUndetermined Minor Role (Uncredited)
Dennis WyndhamMan In Street Who Punches Oliver (Uncredited)