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The First Fagin

2012 1h 27m Documentary List
Tomatometer 3 Reviews Popcornmeter Fewer than 50 Ratings
Isaac Solomon, a Jewish fence in Charles Dickens' time, became the author's inspiration for the character of Fagin in the novel "Oliver Twist."

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Andrew L. Urban Urban Cinefile Feeding our curiosity with its potential as the source material for the Fagin character in Oliver Twist, the film has a deeper resonance with its Australian connection. As for our sympathies, unlike the Fagin of Dickens' world, they tend to favour Ikey Nov 11, 2012 Full Review Tim Martain The Mercury (Australia) The First Fagin is a great example of how true stories are often more extraordinary than fiction. Rated: 3.5/5 Nov 7, 2012 Full Review Don Groves sbs.com.au The life and crimes of a maligned man. Rated: 3/5 Oct 22, 2012 Full Review Read all reviews

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Audience Member "The First Fagin" is about the incredible story of Ikey Solomon whose been said to have inspired Charles Dickens' character Fagin in Oliver Twist. This Doco-drama is a fascinating look at this convict's life in crime, punishment and journey across the seas between England and the colony of Van Dieman's Land/Tasmania. Confidently retold using mainly drama to authentically reconstruct the period of the early 19th century. Accompanied by Miriam Margolyes voice over, this film is a fascinating look at an unknown historical tale thats sure to impress anyone. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/31/23 Full Review Audience Member Saw this as part of MIFF. Really wanted to love it, however, while it started well, it then dragged and got a bit sloppy. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 02/11/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Isaac Solomon, a Jewish fence in Charles Dickens' time, became the author's inspiration for the character of Fagin in the novel "Oliver Twist."
Director
Helen Gaynor, Alan Rosenthal
Producer
Veronica Fury, Helen Gaynor, Alan Rosenthal, Stephen Thomas
Screenwriter
Helen Gaynor, Alan Rosenthal
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 27m