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The Beggar's Opera is a 1953 British historical musical film, a Technicolor adaptation of John Gay 's 1728 ballad opera of the same name. The film, directed by Peter Brook in his feature film debut, stars Laurence Olivier (in his sole musical), Hugh Griffith, Dorothy Tutin, Stanley Holloway, Daphne Anderson and Athene Seyler.
The Beggar's Opera: Directed by Jonathan Miller. With Bob Hoskins, Graham Crowden, Stratford Johns, Gary Tibbs. A historical adaptation of John Gay's 18th Century ballad opera, exuberantly performed for BBC television.
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- Crime, Musical
- Jonathan Miller
- 135
It seemed that Olivier had no more worlds left to conquer, but in 1953, he took on a new challenge: starring in his first film musical, The Beggar's Opera. Of course, since it was Olivier, it was not just any musical, but one with an impressive pedigree.
The Beggar's Opera: Directed by Peter Brook. With Laurence Olivier, Hugh Griffith, George Rose, Stuart Burge. When the composer of an opera about a swashbuckling, wenching highwayman meets his hero's real-life counterpart, he's disappointed with his lack of dash.
- (395)
- Crime, History, Musical
- Peter Brook
- 1953-10-05
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The Beggar's Opera is a 1953 British historical musical film, a Technicolor adaptation of John Gay's 1728 ballad opera of the same name. The film, directed by Peter Brook in his feature film debut, stars Laurence Olivier, Hugh Griffith, Dorothy Tutin, Stanley Holloway, Daphne Anderson and Athene Seyler.
The Beggar’s Opera. 1983. Directed by Jonathan Miller. A historical adaptation of John Gay’s 18th Century ballad opera, exuberantly performed for BBC television. Cast. Crew. Details. Releases.
