Oliver Twist [videorecording] / Tristar Pictures and R.P. Productions present an R.P. Films, Runteam II Ltd., Etic Films, S.R.O. co-production, a Roman Polanski film ; produced by Robert Benmussa, Alain Sarde, Roman Polanski ; screenplay, Ronald Harwood ; directed by Roman Polanski.
Title from container. Based on the novel by Charles Dickens. Special features: "Twist by Polanski": the director reflects on the making of 'Oliver Twist'; "The best of Twist": an in-depth look at the film through the sets, costumes, cinematography, editing and music; "Kidding with 'Oliver Twist'": the young stars of the film discuss their experience making 'Oliver Twist.'. Originally released as a motion picture in 2005. Ben Kingsley, Jamie Foreman, Barney Clark, Harry Eden, Leanne Rowe, Edward Hardwicke, Mark Strong.
Summary:
Director Roman Polanski offers a slightly darker version of the classic Charles Dickens tale. After living in poor conditions, Oliver runs away to the streets of London. There he meets a gang of pickpockets and soon Oliver's life is changed forever.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.