--- product_id: 3840261 title: "Oliver!" price: "AED 50" currency: AED in_stock: true reviews_count: 10 url: https://www.desertcart.ae/products/3840261-oliver store_origin: AE region: United Arab Emirates --- # Oliver! **Price:** AED 50 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Oliver! - **How much does it cost?** AED 50 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ae](https://www.desertcart.ae/products/3840261-oliver) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Product Description Musical version of Charles Dickens' "Oliver Twist" adapted from the stage hit, 1968 Best Picture Oscar�. desertcart.com Film buffs and critics can argue until their faces turn blue about whether this lavish Dickensian musical deserved the Academy Award for Best Picture of 1968, but the movie speaks for itself on grandly entertaining terms. Adapted from Dickens's classic novel, it's one of the most dramatically involving and artistically impressive musicals of the 1960s, directed by Carol Reed with a delightful enthusiasm that would surely have impressed Dickens himself. Mark Lester plays the waifish orphan Oliver Twist, who is befriended by the pickpocketing Artful Dodger (Jack Wild) and recruited into the gang of boy thieves led by Fagin (played to perfection by Ron Moody). The villainous Bill Sikes (Oliver Reed) casts his long shadow over Oliver and his friends, but the young orphan is still able to find loving care in the most desperate of circumstances. Full of memorable melodies and splendid lyrics, Oliver! is a timeless film, prompting even hard-to-please critic Pauline Kael to call it "a superb demonstration of intelligent craftsmanship," and to further observe that "it's as if the movie set out to be a tribute to Dickens and his melodramatic art as well as to tell the story of Oliver Twist." --Jeff Shannon Review: The classic stands the test of time - Not all films stand the test of time, but those that do... become classics - well, many. And some of the ‘older’ films are amazing to visit time and again - like old friends you enjoy spending time with. Oliver, the 1968 classic, based on the Charles Dickens novel, is among the best. It’s not just a great film, but as a musical, stands among an elite group. With a stellar cast of theatre and film great, this film is like going home for me... I first (and many times) watched it with my dad, so for me, it is going home. Among the amazing actors and voices are Ron Moody as Fagin, Shani Wallis as Nancy, Harry Secombe as Bumble, Mark Lester as Oliver, and two of the best, Oliver Reed as Bill Sikes and Jack Wild as The Artful Dodger. As amazing group fo talent that bring to life a story of love, family, and home... I was thrilled when desertcart had a great deal on streaming and so grabbed it (I have it on DVD, but streaming is so easy I can now watch it whenever). Oliver is a wonderful story, lots of meaning, and lots of love... not to mention outstanding song and dance numbers that are not only memorable, but are the reason so many of us love musical theatre. Review: A guilty pleasure - This movie is one of my all-time favorites even though I'm embarrassed to say so. Primarily because I'm Jewish and Dickens' original tale of Oliver Twist is one of few in classic literature that firstly portrays Jews at all, and worse, with such anti-semitism. Written in 1837, anti-semitism was ingrained into English society and manifests itself in Dickens' depiction of "Fagin the Jew" which is littered within the original works. There is some debate, however, if Dickens himself was actually a racist. Although it would appear so obvious, the "conventional wisdom" of the time, the money-grubbing Jew, was permeated within the culture. It's not an excuse, but not surprising for people who succumb to such racism, not meeting or interacting with Jews socially. To his credit, he went on to write "Our Mutual Friend" and created the positive Jewish character of Riah. And in 1867, he re-edited Oliver Twist in an attempt to remove the racist references of "Fagin the Jew". I've read portions of the novel and just found it too disturbing to read it all. Having said all that, this is still one of my favorite movies. Mostly because Fagin's character is barely associated with anything that would be considered stereotypical. Ron Moody sings and dances with a certain Jewish ethinicity, but for all his wickedness, he comes across just as equally lovable. The real story is poor Oliver, destined to live as a poor child on the streets who ends up miraculously finding his rather wealthy family and home. Besides, the real villian is focused on Bill Sikes, brilliantly portrayed by Oliver Reed, who is as menacing as he is heartless. You laugh, you cry, you cheer. It's a good time. The music became classics of their own accord. We were taught these songs in choir as a child, as well as hearing them on the radio. "Where is Love", "OomPahPah" to which we played a hand clapping game, "Food Glorious Food" and "Consider Yourself" are just a few of the more popular. For the price of this DVD along with the soundtrack, even if you never listen to it (it's fabulous btw), this movie is a must for your collection. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | 076781326X | | Actors | Harry Secombe, Mark Lester, Oliver Reed, Ron Moody, Shani Wallis | | Aspect Ratio | 2.35:1 | | Best Sellers Rank | #9,977 in Movies & TV ( See Top 100 in Movies & TV ) #85 in Musicals (Movies & TV) #784 in Kids & Family DVDs | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (5,273) | | Director | Carol Reed | | Dubbed: | French | | Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No | | Item model number | 043396021372 | | Language | English (Dolby Digital 5.1), French (Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround), Spanish (Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo), Unqualified (DTS ES 6.1) | | MPAA rating | G (General Audience) | | Media Format | DVD | | Number of discs | 1 | | Producers | Donald Albery, John Woolf | | Product Dimensions | 7.5 x 5.38 x 0.6 inches; 2.4 ounces | | Release date | August 11, 1998 | | Run time | 2 hours and 33 minutes | | Studio | Sony Pictures Home Entertainment | | Subtitles: | English, French | ## Product Details - **Format:** DVD - **Genre:** Award Winning, Musical - **Initial release date:** 1968-12-13 - **Language:** English, French ## Images ![Oliver! - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81C-BVscLKL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The classic stands the test of time *by Q***7 on March 17, 2021* Not all films stand the test of time, but those that do... become classics - well, many. And some of the ‘older’ films are amazing to visit time and again - like old friends you enjoy spending time with. Oliver, the 1968 classic, based on the Charles Dickens novel, is among the best. It’s not just a great film, but as a musical, stands among an elite group. With a stellar cast of theatre and film great, this film is like going home for me... I first (and many times) watched it with my dad, so for me, it is going home. Among the amazing actors and voices are Ron Moody as Fagin, Shani Wallis as Nancy, Harry Secombe as Bumble, Mark Lester as Oliver, and two of the best, Oliver Reed as Bill Sikes and Jack Wild as The Artful Dodger. As amazing group fo talent that bring to life a story of love, family, and home... I was thrilled when Amazon had a great deal on streaming and so grabbed it (I have it on DVD, but streaming is so easy I can now watch it whenever). Oliver is a wonderful story, lots of meaning, and lots of love... not to mention outstanding song and dance numbers that are not only memorable, but are the reason so many of us love musical theatre. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A guilty pleasure *by B***R on December 30, 2005* This movie is one of my all-time favorites even though I'm embarrassed to say so. Primarily because I'm Jewish and Dickens' original tale of Oliver Twist is one of few in classic literature that firstly portrays Jews at all, and worse, with such anti-semitism. Written in 1837, anti-semitism was ingrained into English society and manifests itself in Dickens' depiction of "Fagin the Jew" which is littered within the original works. There is some debate, however, if Dickens himself was actually a racist. Although it would appear so obvious, the "conventional wisdom" of the time, the money-grubbing Jew, was permeated within the culture. It's not an excuse, but not surprising for people who succumb to such racism, not meeting or interacting with Jews socially. To his credit, he went on to write "Our Mutual Friend" and created the positive Jewish character of Riah. And in 1867, he re-edited Oliver Twist in an attempt to remove the racist references of "Fagin the Jew". I've read portions of the novel and just found it too disturbing to read it all. Having said all that, this is still one of my favorite movies. Mostly because Fagin's character is barely associated with anything that would be considered stereotypical. Ron Moody sings and dances with a certain Jewish ethinicity, but for all his wickedness, he comes across just as equally lovable. The real story is poor Oliver, destined to live as a poor child on the streets who ends up miraculously finding his rather wealthy family and home. Besides, the real villian is focused on Bill Sikes, brilliantly portrayed by Oliver Reed, who is as menacing as he is heartless. You laugh, you cry, you cheer. It's a good time. The music became classics of their own accord. We were taught these songs in choir as a child, as well as hearing them on the radio. "Where is Love", "OomPahPah" to which we played a hand clapping game, "Food Glorious Food" and "Consider Yourself" are just a few of the more popular. For the price of this DVD along with the soundtrack, even if you never listen to it (it's fabulous btw), this movie is a must for your collection. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ EXCELLENT, FAST PACED *by A***L on June 22, 2025* GREAT ACTING, SCRIPT, SINGING, AND SONGS. ## Frequently Bought Together - Oliver! - Fiddler On The Roof - My Fair Lady --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.ae/products/3840261-oliver](https://www.desertcart.ae/products/3840261-oliver) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Arab Emirates* *Store origin: AE* *Last updated: 2026-05-02*