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Billy Budd (1966)

Movie 158 min

Music

A version of Benjamin Britten's opera based on the Melville story. Will the virtuous young sailor Billy Budd be hanged for murder?

Basil Coleman Director

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Quick facts

Released
December 11, 1966
Runtime
158 min
IMDb
tt3216908
Country
United Kingdom
Language
English
Studio
BBC

Themes

Cast

Peter Pears Peter Pears Captain Vere Peter Glossop Peter Glossop Billy Budd Michael Langdon John Claggart John Shirley-Quirk Mr. Redburn Bryan Drake David Kelly David Kelly Kenneth MacDonald David Bowman Dennis Wicks Robert Tear Robert Bowman Delme Bryn Jones Eric Garrett Norman Lumsden Nigel Rogers Benjamin Luxon Benjamin Luxon

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Frequently asked questions

What is Billy Budd about?
A version of Benjamin Britten's opera based on the Melville story. Will the virtuous young sailor Billy Budd be hanged for murder?
Who directed Billy Budd?
Billy Budd was directed by Basil Coleman.
Who stars in Billy Budd?
Billy Budd stars Peter Pears, Peter Glossop, Michael Langdon, John Shirley-Quirk.
When was Billy Budd released?
Billy Budd is a 1966 music film.
Where can I watch Billy Budd?
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