Britten: Billy Budd (2011)

04/25/2011 (GB) • 2h 55m

Music

Overview

Captain Vere, an old man, is haunted by a moment in his life when he was tested and found wanting. Based on Herman Melville's novella of naval life in the late 18th Century, Benjamin Britten's 'Billy Budd' is a gripping reflection on good and evil, innocence and corruption.


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

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