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The Beggar's Opera (TV 1983)

135 min  -  Crime | Musical
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A historical adaptation of John Gay's 18th Century ballad opera, exuberantly performed for BBC television... See full summary »

Director:

Jonathan Miller

Writer:

John Gay (by)
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Cast

Credited cast:
Bob Hoskins ...
Graham Crowden Graham Crowden ...
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Stratford Johns Stratford Johns ...
Gary Tibbs Gary Tibbs ...
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Patricia Routledge Patricia Routledge ...
Carol Hall Carol Hall ...
Roger Daltrey ...
Gawn Grainger Gawn Grainger ...
Ben Budge
Anthony Pedley Anthony Pedley ...
Matt of the Mint
Ken Stott ...
Jemmy Twitcher
Don Estelle Don Estelle ...
Crook Fingered Jack
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Rosemary Ashe Rosemary Ashe ...
Lucy Lockit
Peter Bayliss Peter Bayliss ...
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John Benfield John Benfield ...
Jailer
Isla Blair Isla Blair ...
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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. Written by L. Buis  

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Crime | Musical

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Country:

UK

Language:

English

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Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1
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Version of The 3 Penny Opera (1931) See more »