The Tale of Sweeney Todd (TV 1997)The fictional tale of the murderous 19th century barber (Ben Kinglsey) who sold his kills to a neighboring butcher (Joanna Lumley) for her renowned meat pies. A young innocent (Selina ... See full summary » Director:John Schlesinger |
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Title: The Tale of Sweeney Todd (TV 1997)
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Ben Carlyle
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Selina Boyack | ... |
Alice
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Tom
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Charlie
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Katharine Schlesinger | ... |
Lucy
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Rutledge
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Joe Savino | ... |
Chambers
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Vicar
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Dr. Maxwell
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Mannheim
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Bosco Hogan | ... |
Head Clerk
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Birdy Sweeney | ... |
Elderly Cutter
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Des Braiden | ... |
Bald Toothless Man
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The fictional tale of the murderous 19th century barber (Ben Kinglsey) who sold his kills to a neighboring butcher (Joanna Lumley) for her renowned meat pies. A young innocent (Selina Boyack) and the dashing inspector (Campbell Scott) who tries to solve the murders are also thrown into the mix. Written by John Sacksteder <jsackste@bellsouth.net>
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EnglishRelease Date:
19 April 1998 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
L'échoppe des horreurs See more »Filming Locations:
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Another great rendition of Sweeney Todd. It's great to see stories that can be retold and remain interesting. This throws out the idea of Sweeney as a victim, or his looking for revenge. This is much more in keeping with the original tail. A man that murders for greed. The best part about this film is that is doesn't try to justify the actions or make us sympathise with Todd. He's a terrifying and grotesque creature. Cold, calculating and very deceptive. The investigation narrative is just as interesting as Todd's deeds. I'd still put it behind Winstone's Sweeney Todd, due to the sheer power of that production, but it stands above and shits upon Burton's misfire.