Oliver & Company was a film made by Disney's animation Studio. It was released in theaters November of 1988, and is one of the classic 2D animated films by Disney.

 

It features many good, classic songs, not to mention very good, high quality animation. This movie is set in New York City, New York, and revolves around the story of Oliver. Oliver ends up meeting Dodger and his gang of dogs, and embarks on an adventure filled with friendship, danger, and bonding.

 

The music is made by the 'oh so famous' Billy Joel. One of the songs in which he sings himself, called "Why Should I Worry". And not only did he sing, but he played the voice of Dodger, the first of the gang to meet Oliver.

 

 

Technical Description of the Film:

Country of Origin: United States of America

Producers: Kathleen Gavin  

Musics: J.A.C. Redford 

Studio/Distributer: Walt Disney Feature Animation

Original Title: Oliver & Company

Length: 1 Hour, 14 Minutes

 

Voices:

Oliver: Joseph Lawrence

Dodger: Billy Joel

Jennifer (Jenny) Foxworth: Natalie Gregory

Fagin: Dom Deluise

Sykes: Robert Loggia

Georgette: Bette Midler

Tito: Cheech Marin

Einstein: Richard Mulligan

Francis: Roscoe Lee Browne

Rita: Sheryl Lee Ralph

Winston: William Glover

Roscoe: Taurean Blacque

Desoto: Carl Weintraub

 

Theatrical Release in USA: November 18, 1988 (1988-11-18) 

Total Gross Revenue (from theaters): $74,151,346 

 

 Based on the classic novel "Oliver Twist" by Charles Dickens