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Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street

  • 20072007
  • RR
  • 1h 56m
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The legendary tale of a barber who returns from wrongful imprisonment to 1840s London, bent on revenge for the rape and death of his wife, and resumes his trade while forming a sinister part... Read allThe legendary tale of a barber who returns from wrongful imprisonment to 1840s London, bent on revenge for the rape and death of his wife, and resumes his trade while forming a sinister partnership with his fellow tenant, Mrs. Lovett.The legendary tale of a barber who returns from wrongful imprisonment to 1840s London, bent on revenge for the rape and death of his wife, and resumes his trade while forming a sinister partnership with his fellow tenant, Mrs. Lovett.
IMDb RATING
7.3/10
365K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
488
150
  • Director
    • Tim Burton
  • Writers
    • John Logan(screenplay)
    • Hugh Wheeler(musical)
    • Christopher Bond(musical adaptation)
  • Stars
    • Johnny Depp
    • Helena Bonham Carter
    • Alan Rickman
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  • Director
    • Tim Burton
  • Writers
    • John Logan(screenplay)
    • Hugh Wheeler(musical)
    • Christopher Bond(musical adaptation)
  • Stars
    • Johnny Depp
    • Helena Bonham Carter
    • Alan Rickman
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 912User reviews
    • 380Critic reviews
    • 83Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Won 1 Oscar
      • 34 wins & 77 nominations total

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    Johnny Depp
    Johnny Depp
    • Sweeney Toddas Sweeney Todd
    Helena Bonham Carter
    Helena Bonham Carter
    • Mrs. Lovettas Mrs. Lovett
    Alan Rickman
    Alan Rickman
    • Judge Turpinas Judge Turpin
    Timothy Spall
    Timothy Spall
    • Beadleas Beadle
    Sacha Baron Cohen
    Sacha Baron Cohen
    • Pirellias Pirelli
    Jamie Campbell Bower
    Jamie Campbell Bower
    • Anthonyas Anthony
    Laura Michelle Kelly
    Laura Michelle Kelly
    • Lucyas Lucy…
    Jayne Wisener
    Jayne Wisener
    • Johannaas Johanna
    Ed Sanders
    Ed Sanders
    • Tobyas Toby
    • (as Edward Sanders)
    Gracie May Weldon
    • Baby Johannaas Baby Johanna
    • (as Gracie May)
    Ava May
    • Baby Johannaas Baby Johanna
    Gabriella Freeman
    • Baby Johannaas Baby Johanna
    Jody Halse
    Jody Halse
    • Policemanas Policeman
    Aron Paramor
    • Policemanas Policeman
    Lee Whitlock
    Lee Whitlock
    • Policemanas Policeman
    Nick Haverson
    Nick Haverson
    • Pirelli & Todd Customeras Pirelli & Todd Customer
    Mandy Holliday
    • Pirelli & Todd Customeras Pirelli & Todd Customer
    Colin Higgins
    • Elixir Sniffing Customeras Elixir Sniffing Customer
    • Director
      • Tim Burton
    • Writers
      • John Logan(screenplay)
      • Hugh Wheeler(musical)
      • Christopher Bond(musical adaptation)
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    • Trivia
      Composer Stephen Sondheim, notoriously protective of his stage works, long resisted offers to film this story. When Tim Burton expressed interest, however, Sondheim relented when pleased with Burton's vision for the project, and on the condition that the composer would maintain casting approval. Burton would only agree to direct with Johnny Depp in the lead, and though Sondheim feared Depp's vocals would be too "rock oriented," the composer approved the actor after a vocal audition. To approve the casting of Helena Bonham Carter, and to combat any rumor of nepotism (as Carter and Burton were romantically involved), the actress sent Sondheim no less than twelve audition tapes of her singing. Very impressed with her vocals, Sondheim immediately approved the actress. Also, in his 2010 book about his career as a songwriter, "Finishing the Hat," Sondheim states this is the only adaptation of one of his works for the screen for which he approves.
    • Goofs
      At the start of the film, as Todd's ship arrives, a completed Tower Bridge is seen. Construction of Tower Bridge started in 1886 and it wasn't completed until 1894, at least 50 years after the film is set.
    • Quotes

      Sweeney Todd: [sung] They all deserve to die. Tell you why, Mrs. Lovett, tell you why! Because in all of the whole human race, Mrs. Lovett, there are two kinds of men and only two. There's the one staying put in his proper place and one with his foot in the other one's face. Look at me, Mrs Lovett! Look at you! No, we all deserve to die... Even you, Mrs Lovett, even I! Because the lives of the wicked should be made brief. For the rest of us death will be a relief. We all deserve to die... And I'll never see Johanna, no I'll never hug my girl to me... FINISHED!

    • Alternate versions
      The final act in the US version uses different angles than the International version of the film during some extra violent deaths. The different angles focus more Sweeney instead of the immense amounts of blood that can be seen more vividly in the International cut. All in all it only amounts to around 3-5 seconds that are actually different and were needed in order to get the R-Rated in the US.
    • Connections
      Edited into 5 Second Movies: Sweeney Todd Part 2 (2010)
    • Soundtracks
      The Ballad of Sweeney Todd
      (Instrumental)

      Music by Stephen Sondheim (uncredited)

    User reviews912

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    Top review
    8/10
    Tim Burton Claims Sweeney As His Own!
    As a fan of the original stage version of this grimly Gothic tale, going into Sweeney Todd was bittersweet in my hopes and expectations. However, I'm pleased to announce that I did find Burton's latest effort impressive and intentional. Fans of the original won't be disappointed with a top-notch cast and the wonderfully dark overtures that haunt every minute of Sweeney Todd. Tim Burton, one of the masters of ambiance, sets his atmosphere in the grisly streets of a depressed London and his artistry punctures through every scene of screen time. I would have to clarify that, while Johnny Depp is a skilled actor, fans of the original will find it hard to believe that Depp has the ability to transform into the George Hearn "Sweeny" we've come to know. This is in fact true and recognized by Burton. In this respect, the character of Depp is not played as the same manner as the deep-voiced, towering Todd from the musical adaptation. Depp's is more of a less boisterous and thoughtful one. The vocal performances are great but have a different approach and feel to them. It was a refreshing adaptation and I feel a triumph on the part of Burton for making a stage-to-screen experience that captures you from it's bloody introduction.
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    • ArrestedDevelopee
    • Dec 21, 2007

    FAQ21

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • December 21, 2007 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • United Kingdom
    • Official sites
      • Official site (United Kingdom)
      • Warner Bros. (Greece)
    • Languages
      • English
      • Italian
    • Also known as
      • Sweeney Todd
    • Filming locations
      • Pinewood Studios, Iver Heath, Buckinghamshire, England, UK
    • Production companies
      • Dreamworks Pictures
      • Warner Bros.
      • Parkes/MacDonald Image Nation
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $50,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $52,898,073
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $9,300,805
      • Dec 23, 2007
    • Gross worldwide
      • $153,383,627
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 56 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • DTS
      • Dolby Digital
      • SDDS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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