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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.
27 de dez. de 2007 · The highwaymen of Captain Macheath's gang sing "Fill Every Glass" and "Let us Take the Road" in Peter Brook's 1953 film of John Gay's "The Beggar's Opera"
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- Allan Janus
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.
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- Crime, History, Musical
- Peter Brook
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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.
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Directed by Peter Brook. Adaptation of John Gay’s 18th century opera, featuring Laurence Olivier as MacHeath and Hugh Griffith as the Beggar. Cast. Crew. Details. Genres. Releases.
- Peter Brook
Watch Now. The Beggar's Opera (1953) NR 08/24/1953 (US) History , Crime , Music 1h 34m. User. Score. What's your Vibe ? Overview. Adaptation of John Gay's 18th century opera, featuring Laurence Olivier as MacHeath and Hugh Griffith as the Beggar. Peter Brook. Director. Christopher Fry. Writer. Denis Cannan. Writer.
Synopsis by Hal Erickson. Laurence Olivier makes his singing debut in this lively adaptation of John Gay's 18th century theatrical piece The Beggar's Opera. Olivier stars as Captain MacHeath, the leader of all bandits and cutthroats in England. MacHeath is in love with Polly Peachum (Dorothy Tutin), the daughter of beggar king Peachum (George ...
