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The Beggar's Opera (1953)

Movie ★ 5.1 94 min

History Crime Music

Adaptation of John Gay's 18th century opera, featuring Laurence Olivier as MacHeath and Hugh Griffith as the Beggar.

Peter Brook Director Christopher Fry Writer Denis Cannan Writer

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Quick facts

Released
August 24, 1953
Runtime
94 min
Rating
NR
IMDb
tt0045547
Language
Studio
Herbert Wilcox Productions,

Themes

Cast

Laurence Olivier Laurence Olivier MacHeath Hugh Griffith Hugh Griffith The Beggar George Rose George Rose 1st Turnkey Stuart Burge Stuart Burge 1st Prisoner Cyril Conway 2nd Prisoner Gerald Lawson 3rd Prisoner Dorothy Tutin Dorothy Tutin Polly Peachum George Devine George Devine Peachum Mary Clare Mary Clare Mrs. Peachum Edward Pryor Filch Athene Seyler Athene Seyler Mrs. Trapes Stanley Holloway Stanley Holloway Mr. Lockit Daphne Anderson Daphne Anderson Lucy Lockit Eric Pohlmann Eric Pohlmann Inn Keeper Yvonne Furneaux Yvonne Furneaux Jenny Diver Kenneth Williams Kenneth Williams Jack the Pot Boy Sandra Dorne Sandra Dorne Sukey Tawdry Laurence Naismith Laurence Naismith Matt of the Mint

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Beggar's Opera about?
Adaptation of John Gay's 18th century opera, featuring Laurence Olivier as MacHeath and Hugh Griffith as the Beggar.
Who directed The Beggar's Opera?
The Beggar's Opera was directed by Peter Brook.
Who stars in The Beggar's Opera?
The Beggar's Opera stars Laurence Olivier, Hugh Griffith, George Rose, Stuart Burge.
When was The Beggar's Opera released?
The Beggar's Opera is a 1953 history, crime, music film.
Where can I watch The Beggar's Opera?
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