Oliver Twist [videorecording (DVD)] / Tristar Pictures and R.P. Productions present an R. P. Films, Runteam II Ltd., ETIC Films S.R.O. co-production ; screenplay, Ronald Harwood ; produced by Robert Benmussa, Alain Sarde, Roman Polanski ; directed by Roman Polanski.
Ben Kingsley, Jamie Foreman, Harry Eden, Leanne Rowe, Edward Hardwicke, Ian McNeice, Mark Strong, Barney Clark. From the novel by Charles Dickens. Videodisc release of the 2005 motion picture. Special features: scene selection; trailers; "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.' For private home use only.
Summary:
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.
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