Boy Called Twist

“The Story of a Cape Town street-kid, based on Dickens' classic novel Oliver Twist”

★ 6.6(4)20041h 55m

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Good to know

Director: Tim Greene
Release date: 2004-02-18
Runtime: 1h 55m
Language: English
Budget: $1,000,000
Status: Released
Country: South Africa
Studio: Monkey Films

About Boy Called Twist

Boy Called Twist is a 2004 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Tim Greene, starring Jarrid Geduld, Ivan Abrahams and Merlin Balie. It has a runtime of 1 hour 55 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.6/10 from 4 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Boy Called Twist in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

The harrowing tale of a South African street-kid's search for love, based on Dickens' classic story. Growing up neglected in a rural orphanage, Twist escapes to the unpredictable freedom of Cape Town, where he falls in with Fagin's gang of street urchins. With a gritty honesty steeped in its vibrant characters, Boy called Twist superbly captures the contemporary equivalents of Dickens' seedy individuals as it shadows the timeless tale in its own inimitable style.

Cast

Jarrid Geduld

Twist

Ivan Abrahams

Boese

Merlin Balie

Chester

Kim Suzanne Engelbrecht

Nancy

Bart Fouche

Bill Sykes

Lesley Fong

Fagin

Tertius Swanepoel

Dodger

Remi Lawrence

Dickie

Ndyebo Mgaga

Charley Bates

Peter Butler

Monks

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Boy Called Twist in Mexico?+

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Is Boy Called Twist on Netflix?+

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How long is Boy Called Twist?+

Boy Called Twist has a runtime of 1 hour 55 minutes (115 minutes).

Who stars in Boy Called Twist?+

Boy Called Twist stars Jarrid Geduld, Ivan Abrahams, Merlin Balie, Kim Suzanne Engelbrecht and Bart Fouche.

When did Boy Called Twist come out?+

Boy Called Twist is a 2004 movie directed by Tim Greene.

What genre is Boy Called Twist?+

Boy Called Twist is Drama film.

Who directed Boy Called Twist?+

Boy Called Twist was directed by Tim Greene.