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Oliver Twist (2005): Film vs Book
Film · 2005 · Directed by Roman Polanski · Starring Barney Clark, Ben Kingsley
About the film
A realistic version of the orphan's story and the crooks he falls among.
How close is it to the book?
Close to the bookIt keeps the main plot and is more serious in tone than the musical.
Read or watch first?
The novel has more of its social anger.
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.