The Beggar's Opera
5.1
6 votes
1953
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.
Directed by Peter Brook
Top cast
Laurence Olivier
MacHeath
Hugh Griffith
The Beggar
George Rose
1st Turnkey
Stuart Burge
1st PrisonerC
Cyril Conway
2nd PrisonerG
Gerald Lawson
3rd Prisoner
Dorothy Tutin
Polly Peachum
George Devine
Peachum
Mary Clare
Mrs. PeachumE
Edward Pryor
Filch
Athene Seyler
Mrs. Trapes
Stanley Holloway
Mr. Lockit
Daphne Anderson
Lucy Lockit
Eric Pohlmann
Inn Keeper
Yvonne Furneaux
Jenny Diver
Kenneth Williams
Jack the Pot Boy
Sandra Dorne
Sukey Tawdry
Laurence Naismith
Matt of the MintM
Max Brent
A DrunkardM
Mercy Haystead
Dolly TrullDetails
Status
Released
Release date
August 24, 1953
Budget
—
Revenue
—
Language
English
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