Movie Description
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.

Details
Sound:	HiFi Sound, Stereo Sound

Notes
Theatrical release: November 18, 1988.
Rereleased March 29, 1996.

OLIVER AND COMPANY is the 27th full-length animated feature from Walt Disney Pictures.

During its initial theatrical release in 1988, "Oliver and Company" grossed $53.3 million domestically. The film was re-released theatrically in the USA in 1996, and grossed an additional $18.5 million.

"Oliver & Company" was the first Disney film to use computer animation.

Color by DeLuxe; prints by Metrocolor.

Additional cast: Carl Weintraub (voice of Desoto) and William Glover (voice of Winston).

Additional credits: Jim Mitchell, Chris Bailey and Leon Joosen (story); Samuel Graham and Chris Hubbell (additional story material); Ron Rocha, Rocky Pedilla, Michael Eckhart and Jon St. James (song composers); Doug Krohn (supervising animator); Dan Hansen (art direction); Chris B. Bushman (special optical printing).

"Perfect Isn't Easy" performed by Bette Midler.

"Why Should I Worry" performed by Billy Joel.

Editorial Reviews
"...Visuals and sound combine to vividly capture the Big Apple crunch from a feline's-eye view..."
USA Today - p.4D - Susan Wloszczyna

"...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..."
Los Angeles Times - Charles Solomon (11/18/1988)