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Oliver! (1968): Film vs Book
Film · 1968 · Directed by Carol Reed · Starring Mark Lester, Ron Moody
About the film
A cheerful musical about an orphan in a grim London.
How close is it to the book?
Loosely based on the bookIt is a musical, with songs and a lighter mood, and the harshest parts of the novel are softened.
Read or watch first?
The book is darker and sharper.
What the book gives you
Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens
An unforgettable story of a boy's courage, with vivid London scenes and memorable villains.
Who will like it: Readers who love classic Dickens with great characters and a big heart.