Oliver Twist (1948) |

1h. 45min. // This adaptation of Oliver Twist, brings Charles Dickens’ timeless novel to life with dramatic intensity and rich visual storytelling. Set in 19th-century England, the film follows the tragic yet hopeful journey of Oliver Twist, an orphan boy born into poverty and hardship. After a grim childhood in a workhouse, where he faces starvation and cruelty, young Oliver dares to utter the iconic plea, “Please, sir, I want some more,” which sets in motion a series of fateful events.

Expelled from the workhouse for his audacity, Oliver finds himself on the unforgiving streets of London. There, he falls into the company of Fagin, a cunning old man who trains homeless boys to become pickpockets. Under Fagin’s manipulative influence and the sinister presence of Bill Sikes, a brutal criminal, Oliver’s innocence is put to the test. However, amidst the darkness, Oliver’s path crosses with kind-hearted individuals like Mr. Brownlow, whose compassion offers the boy a glimpse of hope and the chance for redemption.

Directed by: David Lean

Writing Credits: Charles Dickens, David Lean and Stanley Haynes

Starring: Robert Newton (as Bill Sykes), Alec Guinness (as Fagin), Kay Walsh (as Nancy) and John Howard Davies (as Oliver Twist)