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Oliver!

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Oliver! is a 1968 British musical drama film directed by Carol Reed from a screenplay by Vernon Harris, based on Lionel Bart's 1960 stage musical, itself adapted from Charles Dickens's 1838 novel Oliver Twist. Mark Lester stars in the title role alongside Ron Moody, Oliver Reed, Harry Secombe and Jack Wild, with musical numbers including Food, Glorious Food and Consider Yourself. Filmed at Shepperton Studios and distributed by Columbia Pictures, the film won six Academy Awards at the 41st ceremony, including Best Picture and Best Director for Reed, and two Golden Globe Awards.

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Academy Award for Best Picture 1
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Academy Award for Best Production Design 1
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Academy Award for Best Sound 1
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Academy Honorary Award 1
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1968 2
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1. Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences: The 41st Academy Awards | 1969
Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
  • Ceremony 1969: Art Direction
    Art Direction Winner Oliver!
  • Ceremony 1969: Honorary Award
    Honorary Award Winner Oliver!
  • Ceremony 1969: Best Picture
    Best Picture Winner Oliver!
  • Ceremony 1969: Sound
    Sound Winner Oliver!
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2. Oliver! (film) (Wikipedia)
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Oliver! is a 1968 British period musical drama film directed by Carol Reed from a screenplay by Vernon Harris, based on Lionel Bart's 1960 stage musical, itself an adaptation of Charles Dickens' 1838 novel Oliver Twist. It stars Mark
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