Oliver! Q&A - Memories from the Cast | BFI

Mark Lester, Kenneth Cranham and Ron Moody are reunited to discuss Carol Reed's 1968 musical as part of the 2012 Dickens on Screen season.

[Misagonna]

Oliver! Had three pivotal performances. Oliver Reed, Jack Wild and Ron Moody. No one else could play those parts. All three of them were superb and unique.

[colinturner]

Ron moody was different class should have got a Oscar hands down.

[MKW]

Where is Ron Moody's Oscar? Always wondered how such a masterful performance was overlooked.

[imaginationunreal]

All of the performance in this film are great, but Ron Moody's Fagin takes it another level. I've seen a lot of versions (live and on film) but the one stand out for me, the one that everyone after is compared to, is Ron Moody. For me, his is the gold standard.

[maxpower]

Props to the interviewer. He injects none of his personality, keeps the conversation going, and doesn’t interrupt.

[patdoyle]

OLIVER🌟 one of the greatest 🌟musicals movies🌟 ever made🌟

[kat]

I totally agree..with Oliver Reed., together..., but what an incredible cast., film crew., ..wonderful., never tire of watching this film. Lionel Bart., genius.

[ianbillingham]

OK then ill say it i no one else will - God bless ya Ollie Reed

[PeterSmith-goef]

Wonderful film, great to see this trio reunited. Mark Lester was a wonderful Oliver, Ron Moody made Fagin his own creation, Jack Wild charmed as the Artful Dodger, and Oliver Reed delivered a performance of hypnotic menace and charisma as Bill Sykes. I also loved Shani Wallis as Nancy.

[classicalperformances]

"he'd never done a musical before" THAT was the key of it all! enthusiasm and respect towards the pros

[LesterMoore]

Such a talented, gifted, creative and beautiful generation of performing artists. Their work will be forever lauded in cinema.

[Deejaayurj]

Ron Moody. I had no idea he was so .
English! Now I know he's even more brilliant than I always knew. He is such a card. Very funny man

[deniseoates]

This was great to watch. Ron Moody really stole this interview because he had great stories and thoughts on why he played Fagin the way he did, which gave his character dimension. Thanks for sharing and blessing to you and all in the days to come

[lizcooper]

I wish that they had mentioned Oliver Reed's brilliant performance as Bill Sikes. I always imagined that Mark Lester and the other kids were scared stiff of him!!

[joshualieder]

Moody and Lester both deserved Oscars.

[colinturner]

Everything about this musical film performance was outstanding

[kailakaila]

This interview is a treat. Saw this in the theatre when it first came out. I'm just a few years younger than Mark Lester. Thanks!

[berniecom]

I still watch it when it on, it makes me feel old as hell looking at those who has survived to this day. Where has time done?

[bonitaderosa]

Thanks everybody for such good hard work. You are all greatly appreciated

[shelleyleach]

It is the best musical of all time. Cast, songs. Even bullseye was great. Watch this everytime on the TV. ❤x