Oliver and the Artful Dodger facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Oliver and the Artful Dodger |
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| Written by | Blanche Hanalis |
| Directed by | Joseph Barbera William Hanna |
| Starring | Michael Bell Lucille Bliss Richard Dawson Michael Evans Pam Ferdin Bernard Fox Joan Gerber Anna Lee Ronald Long Gary Marsh Don Messick Darryl Pollack John Stephenson Ngaire Thomson Jon Walmsley |
| Theme music composer | Hoyt Curtin William Hanna Joseph Barbera |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language(s) | English |
| Production | |
| Producer(s) | Joseph Barbera William Hanna |
| Running time | 90 minutes |
| Production company(s) | Hanna-Barbera Productions |
| Release | |
| Original network | ABC |
| Original release | October 21, 1972 (Part 1) October 28, 1972 (Part 2) |
| Chronology | |
| Preceded by | Willie Mays and the Say-Hey Kid |
| Followed by | The Adventures of Robin Hoodnik |
Oliver and the Artful Dodger is an animated TV movie from 1972. It continues the story from Charles Dickens' famous book, Oliver Twist. This movie was shown on TV as part of The ABC Saturday Superstar Movie. It first aired in two parts on October 21 and 28, 1972.
The Story of the Movie
The movie takes place in 1860. Mr. Brownlow, who adopted Oliver, passes away. His sneaky nephew, Sniperly, tries to steal all of Mr. Brownlow's money. It's up to Oliver to stop him and save the fortune!
Meanwhile, the Artful Dodger, a clever young pickpocket from the original story, is busy helping kids. He works to free children from tough workhouses, where they are forced to labor. The story follows Oliver and the Artful Dodger as they face challenges and try to do what's right.
Meet the Voice Cast
Here are the talented actors who lent their voices to the characters in Oliver and the Artful Dodger:
- Michael Bell as The Artful Dodger and Fishmonger
- Richard Dawson as Sam Sniperly and Furniture Man
- Michael Evans as Narrator
- Pam Ferdin as Louisa and Lilibit
- Bernard Fox as Doctor, Farmer, Constable, and Master Dreadly
- Joan Gerber as Mrs. Puddy, Rose, Tess, and Old Hag
- Anna Lee as Mrs. Grunch, Mistress Dreadly, Farmer's Wife, Old Crone
- Ronald Long as Mr Bumble and Coachman
- Gary Marsh as Oliver Twist
- Don Messick as Pastry Cook, House Agent, Midget, Workman, and Hero
- Darryl Pollack as Deacon, Happy Harry, and Twig
- John Stephenson as Mr. Brownlow, Mr. Grunch, Goodfriend, Butcher, and Mr. Highbottle
- Jon Walmsley as Flip and Boy
- Lucille Bliss as Additional Characters
- Ngaire Thomson as Additional Characters
