Oliver! DVD (Mark Lester, Ron Moody )

Pre-owned original DVD. Plays well, with light wear on the case or disc from normal use.

Region Code: 2  

🎬 Title: Oliver! 

📖 Plot Summary:
Oliver! is a musical drama film adaptation of Lionel Barts stage musical, itself based on Charles Dickens classic novel Oliver Twist. The story follows young orphan Oliver, who escapes a harsh workhouse and journeys to London, where he encounters a cast of unforgettable charactersfrom the kind-hearted Mr. Brownlow to the sinister Fagin and violent Bill Sikes. The film explores themes of poverty, survival, and the resilience of the human spirit through powerful music and vibrant storytelling.

🎞 Genre:
Musical, Drama, Family

🔞 Rating:
G (General audiences suitable for all ages)

🔸 Classifiable Elements:

• T Thematic elements (child poverty, crime, and abuse)

• V Some mild violence (especially involving Bill Sikes)

• L Some language appropriate to the historical setting

Running Time:
Approx. 153 minutes

🎭 Main Cast:

• Mark Lester as Oliver Twist

• Ron Moody as Fagin

• Oliver Reed as Bill Sikes

• Shani Wallis as Nancy

• Harry Secombe as Mr. Bumble

• Jack Wild as the Artful Dodger

Highlights:

• Winner of 6 Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Director

• Famous musical numbers such as Consider Yourself, Food, Glorious Food, and As Long as He Needs Me

• Ron Moodys portrayal of Fagin is widely regarded as iconic

• Vibrant production design and choreography that bring Dickensian London to life

• A mix of charm, drama, and social commentary wrapped in a family-friendly musical format