I think this film is fantastic, One of the all time greats, From the very beginning with the dark gothic visually impressive opening scene. The sky is bruised and wind and rain sweep across a desolate lonely moor, A young pregnant woman, Sees in the distance a light emanating from a large building, And so struggles against inhospitable terrain and unsympathetic elements until she reaches the brooding edifice and rings the bell. But what sort of building is it, All is revealed when a flash of lightening illuminates the sign above a pair of wrought iron gates, It's a workhouse home/prison of the undeserving poor. David Lean's direction coupled with Guy Green's imaginative photography make it all so unforgettable.
Alec Guiness( try to forget the ridiculous nose ) who plays fagin and Robert Newton Who plays Bill Sykes turn in strong performances, But a special mention should go to Kay Walsh who plays Nancy, The scene in the gangs hideout when Oliver tries to escape is strong in emotion, and reveals a character who after being used and manipulated by Fagin and suffering abuse from a violent partner(Sikes), finally lets it all out and turns on the people who weighed down her life with years of misery. Walsh seemed to truly feel the pain and desperation of the character she so wonderfully played, A must see.
Alec Guiness( try to forget the ridiculous nose ) who plays fagin and Robert Newton Who plays Bill Sykes turn in strong performances, But a special mention should go to Kay Walsh who plays Nancy, The scene in the gangs hideout when Oliver tries to escape is strong in emotion, and reveals a character who after being used and manipulated by Fagin and suffering abuse from a violent partner(Sikes), finally lets it all out and turns on the people who weighed down her life with years of misery. Walsh seemed to truly feel the pain and desperation of the character she so wonderfully played, A must see.