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- 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.
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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.
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- Crime, History, Musical
- Peter Brook
- 1953-10-05
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.
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Overview. Synopsis. Credits. Film Details. Articles & Reviews. Notes. Brief Synopsis. A jailed thief creates an opera based on his exploits. Cast & Crew. Read More. Peter Brook. Director. Hugh Griffith. The beggar. George Rose. 1st turnkey. Stuart Burge. 1st prisoner. Cyril Conway. 2nd prisoner. Gerald Lawson. 3rd prisoner. Film Details. Genre.
Adaptation of John Gay's 18th century opera, featuring Laurence Olivier as MacHeath and Hugh Griffith as the Beggar.
