The Beggar's Opera (1953)

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

Directing:
  • Peter Brook

Writing:
  • Christopher Fry
  • Denis Cannan
  • John Gay

Stars:
Release Date: 1953-08-24
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  • Country: GB
  • Language: English
  • Runtime: 94

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Dorothy Tutin
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Polly Peachum
George Devine
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Athene Seyler
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Lucy Lockit
Eric Pohlmann
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Yvonne Furneaux
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Kenneth Williams
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Sandra Dorne
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Laurence Naismith
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Helen Christie
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Betty Doxey
Margot Grahame
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