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  1. 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.

  2. 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
  3. 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. With its story of a condemned highwayman, it brings to life the greed, lust and corruption of low-life London.

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    • Crime, Musical
    • Jonathan Miller
    • 135
  4. Dec 27, 2007 · The highwaymen of Captain Macheath's gang sing "Fill Every Glass" and "Let us Take the Road" in Peter Brook's 1953 film of John Gay's "The Beggar's Opera".

    • 3 min
    • 75.8K
    • Allan Janus
  5. The Beggar's Opera (1953) - Turner Classic Movies. 1h 34m 1953. 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.

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