| Twist | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Jacob Tierney |
| Written by | Jacob Tierney |
| Music by | Ron Proulx |
| Cinematography | Gerald Packer |
| Editing by | Mitch Lackie |
| Distributed by | Christal Films |
| Release date(s) | 2003 |
| Running time | 97 mins |
| Country | Canada |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $350,000 (estimated) |
| IMDb profile | |
Twist is a film released in 2003 and is a retelling of Charles Dickens' classic novel. The plot is updated to the present day, and moved out of the poor house and onto the streets. In addition, the tale is told not from Oliver's point of view, but rather that of Artful Dodger--now renamed Dodge. The prosaically beautiful Oliver falls into the hands of down-and-out young men. Dodge takes the young man under his wing and instructs him in the unforgiving arts of drug abuse and prostitution. As Oliver's innocence dissolves, both young men confront inner and outer demons and, strangely, it is Dodge who finds he cannot escape his past.
American filmmaker Seth Michael Donsky released the similarly conceived film Twisted in 1997.
Cast
- Nick Stahl .... Dodge (not Dodger)
- Joshua Close .... Oliver
- Gary Farmer .... Fagin
- Michèle-Barbara Pelletier .... Nancy
- Tygh Runyan .... David
- Stephen McHattie .... The Senator
- Moti Yona .... Charley
- Brigid Tierney .... Betsy
- Dave Graham .... Buck
- Max McCabe .... Noah
- Andre Noble .... Adam
- James Gilpin .... Aide
- Josh Holliday .... Morris
- Mike Lobel .... Bully
- Michael Ripley .... John
- Caroline Sura .... Girl
- Emily Hampshire .... Waitress
External links
- Twist at the Internet Movie Database
