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title: The First Fagin
date: 2022-01-20T08:31:25-06:00
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# The First Fagin

The First Fagin explores the complex, surprising and visionary relationship between Charles Dickens, Fagin and colonial Australia. The romantic and turbulent true-life story of Ikey Solomon, the most infamous Jewish character in English literature, is brought to life. Watch as Ikey reaches heights of fame and depths of iniquity during a time when European society was at its most turbulent.

- **Type:** Film
- **Directors:** Alan Rosenthal, HELEN GAYNOR
- **Cast:** RYK GODDARD, CARRIE MCLEAN
- **Released:** 2015
- **Runtime:** 1 hr 27 min
- **Rating:** G
- **Genres:** [Documentary](https://janson.com/streaming?genre=documentary), [Lifestyle](https://janson.com/streaming?genre=lifestyle)
- **Language:** [English](https://janson.com/streaming?language=english)

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