# Oliver! (1968)

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**Runtime**: 153 min
**Genres**: Drama, Family
**Directed by**: Carol Reed
**Written by**: Vernon Harris
**Starring**: Ron Moody, Shani Wallis, Oliver Reed, Harry Secombe, Mark Lester, Jack Wild

> *Much much more than a musical!*

## Synopsis (in-house rewrite)

A Dickensian orphan navigates London’s underbelly without a map. The story tracks his escape from the workhouse and adoption by a gang of thieves, complete with catchy songs and questionable life choices. At least the tunes distract from the moral decay.

**Mood tags**: bittersweet, cozy, playful

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