Oliver and the Artful Dodger (1972): Cast & Plot
Oliver and the Artful Dodger is a 1972 animated drama directed by Joseph Barbera and William Hanna, starring Gary Marsh as Oliver Twist (voice), Michael Bell and John Stephenson. It runs 1 hour 11 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 11m (71 min)
- Directors
- Joseph Barbera and William Hanna
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Hanna-Barbera Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Oliver and the Artful Dodger About?
The premise of Oliver and the Artful Dodger without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
The animated sequel continues the tale of Oliver Twist, showing Oliver being taken in by the kind Mr. Brownlow. After Brownlow’s death, his missing will prompts the greedy nephew Sniperly to seize the estate, forcing Oliver to thwart his scheme. At the same time, the Artful Dodger turns his cunning into a mission, helping other children flee harsh workhouses.
Oliver and the Artful Dodger Themes & Keywords
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Oliver and the Artful Dodger Cast & Characters
Gary Marsh leads the cast as Oliver Twist (voice), with Michael Bell as The Artful Dodger / Fishmonger (voice) and John Stephenson as Mr. Brownlow / Mr. Grunch / Goodfriend / Butcher / Mr. Highbottle (voice). Directed by Joseph Barbera and William Hanna; 15 actors are credited in all.
- Co-director Joseph Barbera
- Co-director William Hanna
- Gary Marsh as Oliver Twist (voice)
- Michael Bell as The Artful Dodger / Fishmonger (voice)
- John Stephenson as Mr. Brownlow / Mr. Grunch / Goodfriend / Butcher / Mr. Highbottle (voice)
- Ronald Long as Mr. Bumble / Coachman (voice)
Also Starring in Oliver and the Artful Dodger
· 11 more- Bernard Fox The Doctor / Farmer / Constable / Master Dreadly (voice)
- Richard Dawson Sam 'Snipe' Sniperley / Furniture Man (voice)
- Don Messick Pastry Cook / House Agent / Midget / Workman / Hero (voice)
- Anna Lee Mrs. Grunch / Mistress Deadly / Farmer's Wife / The Old Crone (voice)
- Joan Gerber Mrs. Puddy / Rose / Tess / Old Hag (voice)
- Pamelyn Ferdin Louisa / Lilibit (voice)
- Michael Evans Narrator (voice)
- Jon Walmsley Flip / Boy (voice)
- Lucille Bliss
- Darryl Pollack Deacon / Happy Harry / Twig (voice)
- Ngaire Thomson
More from Joseph Barbera and William Hanna
More films directed by Joseph Barbera and William Hanna, best-rated first: Anchors Aweigh, Jetsons: The Movie, Tom and Jerry: The Karate Guard and Scooby-Doo Meets Batman.
Oliver and the Artful Dodger Plot Summary
What happens in Oliver and the Artful Dodger from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Set in 1860 London, the tale follows a grieving young Oliver Twist Gary Marsh as, in his final moments, Mr. Brownlow John Stephenson reveals that a will leaving the entire estate to Oliver is hidden in a secret drawer within his bedroom furniture. The old man dies before naming the drawer’s exact location, and Oliver, overwhelmed by grief, flees the house. The sudden loss and the mystery of the will push him back into the city’s rough edges, where survival becomes a daily question and trust is scarce.
Full summary
The whole story of Oliver and the Artful Dodger, scene by scene
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Oliver and the Artful Dodger FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Oliver and the Artful Dodger, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Oliver and the Artful Dodger?
Oliver and the Artful Dodger runs 1 hour 11 minutes (71 minutes).
When was Oliver and the Artful Dodger released?
Oliver and the Artful Dodger was released on August 21, 1972.
Who directed Oliver and the Artful Dodger?
Oliver and the Artful Dodger was directed by Joseph Barbera and William Hanna.
More films by Joseph Barbera Who is in the cast of Oliver and the Artful Dodger?
Oliver and the Artful Dodger stars Gary Marsh as Oliver Twist (voice), Michael Bell as The Artful Dodger / Fishmonger (voice) and John Stephenson as Mr. Brownlow / Mr. Grunch / Goodfriend / Butcher / Mr. Highbottle (voice), among 15 credited actors.
Does Oliver and the Artful Dodger have a post-credit scene?
No. Oliver and the Artful Dodger has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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