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Inspired by the timeless Charles Dickens novel, Oliver Twist, Oliver & Company is the thrilling animated classic full of action, friendship, courage and heart that starts when Oliver, the orphaned kitten, is befriended by Dodger, the cool mutt from a New York pack of pickpocket pooches. Soon, Oliver is lovingly adopted by Jenny, a lonely little rich girl, until tough-guy Sykes and his Doberman sidekicks try to keep Jenny and Oliver apart. Now it's up to Oliver, Dodger, and all his colorful, street-smart canine pals to outwit the villains and rescue the girl-in an electrifying chase that will leave you breathless! Filled with laughter, loyalty and paw-tapping music by Billy Joel, Huey Lewis and Bette Midler-Oliver & Company is family fun you'll love watching over and over again!
"The kind of entertainment Walt Disney was famous for." Desson Howe, Washington Post
"The animation is artful, the musical numbers impressive..." Barry Walters, San Francisco Examiner
Editor's Note
Disney brings Charles Dickens' tale of orphaned pickpockets in the streets of London to the screen with a colorful cast of canine characters. Oliver (voiced by Joey Lawrence) is an orphaned kitten lost in Manhattan until he meets up with the Dodger, a crafty dog with a gang that leads Oliver on a series of colorful adventures. Featuring songs by Billy Joel and Bette Midler.
Plot Summary
This animated Disney film, loosely based on Charles Dickens' "Oliver Twist," revolves around a cute orphaned kitten named Oliver, who is given shelter by a streetwise gang of dogs. A human beggar named Fagin does his best to provide for these homeless (and tuneful) animals.| But Fagin has a problem: he owes the wicked loan shark Sykes a lot of dough, and has only three days in which to cough it up. Oliver and the pooches take it upon themselves to help Fagin out of the doghouse.| Meanwhile, Oliver is adopted by a lonely (and rich) girl named Jenny -- who Sykes later kidnaps. Can Oliver and his canine cohorts find a way to save both Fagin and Jenny?
| Features | NEW! Digitally Restored and Remastered | | Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound | | French and Spanish Language Tracks | | Two Sing-Along Songs: "Why Should I Worry?" and "Streets of Gold" | | "Puss Cafe" and Academy Award®-Winning "Lend A Paw" Animated Shorts | | Widescreen (1.66:1) -- Enhanced for 16x9 Televisions | | Never-Before-Released Material: "The Making of OLIVER & COMPANY," and "Return Of A Classic: The Theatrical Re-release of OLIVER & COMPANY" | | Disney's "Animated Animals" Featurette - The History Of Animals In Disney Films | | Still-Frame Scrapbook |
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Release Information
| | Studio: Buena Vista (Disney) |
| Release Date: 5/14/2002 |
| Running Time: 74 minutes |
| Original Release Date: 1988 | | Catalog ID: 25047 | | UPC: 00786936172423 | | Number of Discs: 1 |
Audio & Video
| | Original Language: English | | Available Audio Tracks: English | | Video: Color |
Aspect Ratio | | 1.66:1 |
| Cast & Crew | Charles Dickens - Based On Novel By | | George Scribner - Director | | Barry Manilow - Musical Score | | J.A.C. Redford - Musical Score | | Billy Joel - Song | | Roscoe Lee Browne - Voice Of | | Joey Lawrence - Voice Of | | Richard Mulligan - Voice Of | | Bette Midler - Voice Of | | Billy Joel - Voice Of | | "Cheech" Marin - Voice Of | | Roger Allers, et al. - Writer |
| Awards |
Golden Globe (1989) | | | Nominee, Best Original Motion Picture Song ("Why Should I Worry?") |
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| | Professional Reviews | USA Today
"...Visuals and sound combine to vividly capture the Big Apple crunch from a feline's-eye view..." 03/29/1996 p.4DLos Angeles Times
"...A bright, upbeat comedy that should appeal to audiences of all ages....Scribner keeps the pace rapid and the camerawork unusually fluid for an animated feature..." 11/18/1988 p.C1 Boxoffice Magazine 10 of 10
...Heartwarming and suspenseful in the appropriate spots, Oliver & Company is also a very funny movie for adults and children alike... Detractors, and there are always a few, will point out that some of the animation--particularly the backgrounds--has never been so static in a Disney feature. But, compared to the hack work that today's kids are exposed to daily, the vibrancy and fluidity of Oliver & Company will seem like a whole new universe to them. This is a great movie, made by people who have a love for both their craft and their audience... - Tom Matthews
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