| Edition |
Widescreen. |
| Description |
1 DVD (153 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
| Physical Medium |
polychrome |
| Description |
digital |
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optical |
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Dolby digital 5.1 |
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video file |
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DVD video |
| System Details |
DVD; Dolby digital 5.1; double-sided. |
| Audience |
MPAA rating: G. |
| Note |
Originally produced as a motion picture in 1968. |
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Based on the book by Lionel Bart, which in turn was based on the book Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens. |
| Cast |
Ron Moody, Oliver Reed, Harry Secombe, Shani Wallis, Mark Lester, Jack Wild. |
| Credits |
Music and lyrics by Lionel Bart ; screenplay by Vernon Harris ; produced by John Wolf ; directed by Carol Reed ; photographer, Oswald Morris ; editor, Ralph Kemplen ; choreographer, Onna White. |
| Summary |
A young orphan, Oliver is left to fend for himself until he is befriended by a band of young thieves who quickly train him in their craft. But Oliver is not content to be a thief for he knows that life holds great joys and true happiness cannot be stolen, but must be earned. |
| Awards |
Academy Award for Best Picture, 1968. |
| Note |
Special features: photo gallery and behind-the-scenes featurette. |
| Language |
Closed-captioned. In English with optional soundtrack in French, and optional subtitles in English and French. |
| Subject |
Orphans -- England -- London -- Drama.
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Orphans. |
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England -- London. |
| Genre/Form |
Drama.
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| Subject |
Criminals -- England -- London -- Drama.
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Criminals. |
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London (England) -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Drama.
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| Genre/Form |
Musical films.
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Musical films.
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Feature films.
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Feature films.
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Films for the hearing impaired.
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Films for the hearing impaired.
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Video recordings.
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Video recordings.
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Drama.
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| Added Author |
Bart, Lionel.
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Reed, Carol, 1906-1976.
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Moody, Ron.
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Wallis, Shani.
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Reed, Oliver, 1938-1999.
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Secombe, Harry.
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Lester, Mark, 1958-
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Wild, Jack, 1952-2006.
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Harris, Vernon, 1905-1999.
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Dickens, Charles, 1812-1870.
Oliver Twist.
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Columbia Pictures.
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Romulus Productions.
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Columbia TriStar Home Video (Firm)
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| ISBN |
1404935606 |
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9781404935600 |
| Standard No. |
043396012851 |
| Music No. |
01285 Columbia Pictures |
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