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Where was Oliver Twist filmed?

2005 film, directed by Roman Polanski.

  • Prague

The story is set in London, about 642 miles (1,033 km) from where it was filmed.

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Where it’s set vs. where it was filmed

Set in
London
Filmed in
Prague
Distance
About 642 miles (1,033 km) between London and the nearest filming location.
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About Oliver Twist

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Released
2005
Director
Roman Polanski
Cast
Barney ClarkBen KingsleyJeremy SwiftJamie ForemanHarry EdenLeanne RoweEdward HardwickeMark StrongFrances CukaPaul Brooke
Genre
DramaFamily
Based on
Oliver Twist

After daring to ask for more food, Oliver is sold as an apprentice to Mr Sowerberry, a local undertaker, but runs away when Sowerberry's other apprentice, Noah Claypole, gets Oliver in trouble.

He also becomes acquainted with Nancy, a former pupil of Fagin's who is in love with Fagin's associate, Bill Sikes.

Fagin and Sikes become worried that Oliver will bring down the authorities onto them, so force Nancy to help bring Oliver back.

Famous lines from Oliver Twist

Could you name the film from one of these? Famous lines turn up in the daily game.

  • Chapter 2.Oliver Twist
  • Chapter 6.Oliver Twist
  • Oliver Twist has asked for more!Oliver Twist
  • It was a nice sickly season just at this time. In commercial phrase, coffins were looking up.Oliver Twist
  • What's that?' said the Jew. 'What do you watch me for? Why are you awake? What have you seen? Speak out, boy! Quick quick! for your life.Oliver Twist

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