The Beggar's Opera (1953)

08/24/1953 (GB) • 1h 34m

History, Crime, Music

Overview

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

Top Billed Cast

Hugh Griffith

The Beggar

George Rose

1st Turnkey

Stuart Burge

1st Prisoner

Cyril Conway

2nd Prisoner

Gerald Lawson

3rd Prisoner

Dorothy Tutin

Polly Peachum

Mary Clare

Mrs. Peachum


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

opera

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