The Beggar's Opera (1953)
1953 · NR · 1h 34m · History, Crime, Music
Genres: History, Crime, Music
Adaptation of John Gay's 18th century opera, featuring Laurence Olivier as MacHeath and Hugh Griffith as the Beggar.
Director: Peter Brook
Writers: Christopher Fry, Denis Cannan
Music by: Arthur Bliss
Cinematography: Guy Green
Editor: Reginald Beck
Cast
Laurence Olivier as MacHeathHugh Griffith as The BeggarGeorge Rose as 1st TurnkeyStuart Burge as 1st PrisonerCyril Conway as 2nd PrisonerGerald Lawson as 3rd PrisonerDorothy Tutin as Polly PeachumGeorge Devine as PeachumMary Clare as Mrs. PeachumEdward Pryor as FilchAthene Seyler as Mrs. TrapesStanley Holloway as Mr. LockitMore like this
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