Oliver Twist: Directed by Hal Sutherland. With Josh Albee, Philip L. Clarke, Cathleen Cordell, Michael Evans. An orphan named Oliver Twist meets a pickpocket on the streets of London. Saban's Adventures of Oliver Twist Sabanā€™s Adventures of Oliver Twist E001 ā€“ Oliverā€™s Narrow Escape The situation begins to spiral out of control when the malicious William Sikes gets involved, deciding to use the young boy as a means to rob the house of the man who rescued Oliver. The robbery Oliver Twist (1948) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Menu. Movies. Release Calendar Top 250 Movies Most Popular Movies Oliver Twist. Home. Episodes. Timothy Spall and Tom Hardy star in a 2007 adaptation of Charles Dickens's much-loved tale of a young orphan boy. Charles Dickens famous novel of an orphan boy, Oliver Twist, who escapes from his poor life to seek his fame and fortune in London, is adapted as a glossy musical. Who would have thought that a story from the brilliant Dickens could be so sweet and endearing? So it be with Carol Reed's (Best Director Winner) unforgettable 1968 Best Picture Winner. The novel has been adapted into many a screenplay and movie, and is often referenced in popular culture. follows the life of the titular Oliver on the streets of London in the early 19th century. Orphaned at birth, Oliver is raised in numerous government and church-run workhouses. There, Oliver is subjected to torture, neglect, and starvation. Other boys all cheer and mock Oliver. Oliver bows his head, then slowly walks up to the fat cook. Oliver: .lease sir4 can 1 have some more& Cook looks stunned, chins roll, and flap around.Chases Oliver around the room. Circussy theme music plays. Mr Bumble comes out from side as song ends and drags Oliver away. Oliver Twist has the same producers, the same cinematographer, editor, production designer, sound mixer, costume designer - even the same makeup artist. Polanski's new movie is completely Brief Synopsis. The Dickens classic is accorded a new recounting with George C. Scott's off-beat, fatherly approach to Fagin giving a distinct dimension to the time-honored tale. British newcomer, 10-year-old Richard Charles, who had been on the London stage, made his TV acting debut in the title role. James Goldma. U85L.