When was The Beggar's Opera released?

The Beggar's Opera was released on August 24, 1953.

Who directed The Beggar's Opera?

The Beggar's Opera was directed by Peter Brook.

Who is in the cast of The Beggar's Opera?

The main cast of The Beggar's Opera includes Laurence Olivier, Hugh Griffith, George Rose, Stuart Burge, Cyril Conway.

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The Beggar's Opera

The Beggar's Opera

Name: The Beggar's Opera
Genre: History, Crime, Music
Released: 1953-08-24
Duration: 94 min
Cast: Laurence Olivier, Hugh Griffith, George Rose, Stuart Burge, Cyril Conway

1953

1h 34m

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Crime

Music

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Released

Release

1953

Runtime

1h 34m

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Storyline

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

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Details

Status: Released
Runtime: 1h 34m
: Aug 24, 1953
Languages: English
Director: Peter Brook
Production: Herbert Wilcox Productions
Herbert Wilcox Productions
British Lion Films
British Lion Films
Production Countries: United Kingdom

Top Cast

44 Cast Members

Laurence Olivier

MacHeath

Hugh Griffith

The Beggar

George Rose

1st Turnkey

Stuart Burge

1st Prisoner

Cyril Conway

2nd Prisoner

Gerald Lawson

3rd Prisoner

Dorothy Tutin

Polly Peachum

George Devine

Peachum

Mary Clare

Mrs. Peachum

Edward Pryor

Filch

Athene Seyler

Mrs. Trapes

Stanley Holloway

Mr. Lockit

Daphne Anderson

Lucy Lockit

Eric Pohlmann

Inn Keeper

Yvonne Furneaux

Jenny Diver

Kenneth Williams

Jack the Pot Boy

Sandra Dorne

Sukey Tawdry

Laurence Naismith

Matt of the Mint

Max Brent

A Drunkard

Mercy Haystead

Dolly Trull