Taglines: Boys do what boys must!
A gay re-telling of Charles Dickens’ classic Oliver Twist. Updated to current times, moved out of the poor house and onto the streets, the tale is told from the point of Dickens’ character, Artful Dodger–now 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.
Twist is a 2003 Canadian drama film and a retelling of Charles Dickens’ classic, Oliver Twist. The film is directed by Jacob Tierney and starring Nick Stahl, Gary Farmer, Stephen McHattie, Tygh Runyan, Brigid Tierney, Moti Yona, Michèle-Barbara Pelletier, Joshua Close, Josh Holliday and Caroline Sura.
Twist (2003)
Directed by: Jacob Tierney
Starring: Nick Stahl, Gary Farmer, Stephen McHattie, Tygh Runyan, Brigid Tierney, Moti Yona, Michèle-Barbara Pelletier, Joshua Close, Josh Holliday, Caroline Sura
Screenplay by: Jacob Tierney
Production Design by: Ethan Tobman
Cinematography by: Gerald Packer
Film Editing by: Mitch Lackie
Costume Design by: Joanna Syrokomla
Set Decoration by: Jennifer Chiovitti
Art Direction by: Sara Kugelmass
Music by: Ron Proulx
MPAA Rating: R for disturbing sexual content, drug use, language and some violence.
Distributed by: Strand Releasing
Release Date: May 21, 2004
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