Twist (2021 film)

Twist is a 2021 British crime drama film directed by Martin Owen and co-produced by Noel Clarke and Jason Maza (who also star in the film). The film is a modern day take on Charles Dickens' 1838 novel, Oliver Twist. It stars Rafferty Law, Michael Caine, Lena Headey, Rita Ora and Sophie Simnett. Twist was released on Sky Cinema on 29 January 2021.[2]

Twist
Film poster
Directed byMartin Owen
Produced by
Screenplay by
  • Sally Collett
  • Martin Owen
  • John Wrathall
Based onOliver Twist
by Charles Dickens
Starring
CinematographyHåvard Helle
Production
company
  • Blue Rider
  • Lipsync Productions
  • MEP Capital
  • Unstoppable Film & Television
  • Particular Crowd
  • Pure Grass Films
  • FAE Film & Television
  • Red Bull Media House
Distributed bySky Cinema
Release date
  • 29 January 2021 (2021-01-29)
Running time
88 minutes[1]
CountryUnited Kingdom
LanguageEnglish

Cast

Production

It was announced in October 2019 that a new take on the Charles Dickens novel had begun filming, with Raff Law cast to play the titular Twist. Michael Caine was cast as Fagin, with Lena Headey and Rita Ora cast as female renditions of Bill Sikes and Artful Dodger, respectively. David Walliams, Franz Drameh and Sophie Simnett were also cast.[3][4]

The film was produced by Pure Grass Films, along with Unstoppable Film and Television, and First Access Entertainment Film and Television.

Release

Sky Cinema distributed the film within the United Kingdom, with Saban Films distributing within North America. Originally, the film was set for a 2020 release.[5] However, the film was pushed to 2021. It was released on 29 January.[6]

References
  1. "TWIST (12)". BBFC. Retrieved 30 January 2021.
  2. "How to watch Raff Law and Lena Headey's new movie Twist for FREE". Digital Spy. Retrieved 30 January 2021.
  3. "'Twist': Michael Caine, Lena Headey, Rita Ora & Raff Law Lead Cast In Sky Movie Update Of Charles Dickens Classic". Deadline. Retrieved 27 November 2020.
  4. Michael Caine films Twist in London
  5. Saban Films Lands Right To 'Twist' Starring Michael Caine & Lena Headey
  6. "Oliver Twist gets a modern reimagining in trailer for Twist". Flickering Myth. 1 October 2020. Retrieved 21 October 2020.
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