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   The Beggar's Opera

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   1953 · Musical · 1h 34m

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     Laurence Olivier

     Captain MacHeath
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     Stanley Holloway

     Mr. Lockit
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     Dorothy Tutin

     Polly Peachum
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     George Devine

     Peachum
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     Stuart Burge

     1st Prisoner
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     Mary Clare

     Mrs. Peachum

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   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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5. www.imdb.com › title › tt0045547The Beggar's Opera (1953) - IMDb

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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.

   • 6.1/10 (395)
   • Genre: Crime, History, Musical

   • Director: Peter Brook
   • Release Date: 1953-10-05

6. www.imdb.com › title › tt0126812The Beggar's Opera (TV Movie 1983) - IMDb

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   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.

   • 6.3/10 (65)
   • Genre: Crime, Musical

   • Director: Jonathan Miller
   • Runtime: 135

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   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. Musical. Adaptation.

   • Director: Peter Brook, Frank Hollands

   • Actors: Hugh Griffith

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   You can buy "The Beggar's Opera" on Apple TV, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube as download or rent it on Apple TV, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube online. Synopsis Adaptation of John Gay's 18th century opera, featuring Laurence Olivier as MacHeath and Hugh Griffith as the Beggar.

   • Director: Peter Brook

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    Warner Bros. English 1h 34m. movie. (0) Cast Sir Laurence Olivier, Hugh Griffith, Dorothy Tutin, Yvonne Furneaux, George Devine. Director Peter Brook. Laurence Olivier makes his singing debut in this lively Technicolor adaptation of John Gay's 18th century theatrical piece.

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    What is the beggar's opera about?

    • The Beggar’s Opera is a satire of eighteenth century English society. Using thieves, prostitutes, highwaymen, prisoners and other seedy individuals, John Gay sheds light on the dark and corrupt undertakings of eighteenth century London. Gay’s satire speaks much to his opinion of political figures as well as the legal system.

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    • Someone should dig it out of the vault and re-introduce it to the world. By what name was The Beggar's Opera (1953) officially released in India in English? The Beggar's Opera: Directed by Peter Brook. With Laurence Olivier, Hugh Griffith, George Rose, Stuart Burge.

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    John Gay's 'The Beggar's Opera' is a lot of fun and it is no wonder it's popular with most, the dialogue, music and characters are all great. Benjamin Britten's radically different but enormously enjoyable and melodious version is also well worth it as well.