| OLIVER TWIST 1948 |
Based on the Charles Dickens novel Oliver Twist is about an orphan boy who runs away from a
workhouse and meets a pickpocket on the streets of London. Oliver is taken in by the pickpocket and
he joins a household of young boys who are trained to steal for their master. This version of Oliver
Twist is topped by Alec Guinness's masterly performance of arch-thug Fagin. Starring: Alec
Guinness, Robert Newton, Anthony Newley
Charles Dickens and David Lean. What a combination; a novel by one of the greats of 19th century
literature brought to film by one of the 20th century's best directors. Can't miss? You're right; David
Lean's "Oliver Twist" is a great movie. The casting and acting is superb, every role a standout.
Alec Guinness is the perfect Fagin, after seeing this version I can't think of any other actor ever
playing him. Bill Sikes, Nancy, Artful Dodger, Mr. Bumble, and of course Oliver. All perfect. The
direction is without peer. The sets and cinematography resemble the best of German Expressionist
work from the previous generation. Buildings at odd angles, light playing havoc with the dark
shadows. I'm blathering....
workhouse and meets a pickpocket on the streets of London. Oliver is taken in by the pickpocket and
he joins a household of young boys who are trained to steal for their master. This version of Oliver
Twist is topped by Alec Guinness's masterly performance of arch-thug Fagin. Starring: Alec
Guinness, Robert Newton, Anthony Newley
Charles Dickens and David Lean. What a combination; a novel by one of the greats of 19th century
literature brought to film by one of the 20th century's best directors. Can't miss? You're right; David
Lean's "Oliver Twist" is a great movie. The casting and acting is superb, every role a standout.
Alec Guinness is the perfect Fagin, after seeing this version I can't think of any other actor ever
playing him. Bill Sikes, Nancy, Artful Dodger, Mr. Bumble, and of course Oliver. All perfect. The
direction is without peer. The sets and cinematography resemble the best of German Expressionist
work from the previous generation. Buildings at odd angles, light playing havoc with the dark
shadows. I'm blathering....
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