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Oliver Twist

Summary: In Charles Dickens' classic tale, an orphan wends his way from cruel apprenticeship to den of thieves in search of a true home.

Release Date: July 30, 1951

Genre: Drama

Director: David Lean

Writers: Charles Dickens

, Stanley Haynes

Runtime: 1 h 45 min

MPAA: Not Rated

Production: Cineguild

Distributor: HBO Max, Hallmark Home Entertainment, Janus Films, The Criterion Collection

Country: United Kingdom

Language: English

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