The Beggar's Opera(1983)

5.5(2)2h 15mJanuary 1, 1983

Music

Synopsis

A historical adaptation of John Gay's 18th Century ballad opera, exuberantly performed for BBC television.

Directed by Jonathan Miller

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Cast

Roger Daltrey

Macheath

Bob Hoskins

Beggar

Graham Crowden

Player

Stratford Johns

Peachum

Patricia Routledge

Mrs. Peachum

Gawn Grainger

Ben Budge

Ken Stott

Jeremy Twitcher

Don Estelle

Crook Fingered Jack

Rosemary Ashe

Lucy Lockit

Peter Bayliss

Lockit

John Benfield

Jailer

Isla Blair

Jenny Diver

Gaye Brown

Mrs. Trapes

Jeannie Crowther

Mrs. Coaxer

Derek Deadman

Drawer

Paddy Navin

Suky Tawdry

Leslie Sarony

Nimming Ned

Iris Saunders

Betty Doxy

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The Beggar's Opera was released in 1983.

How long is The Beggar's Opera?+

The Beggar's Opera runs for 135 minutes (2 hours and 15 minutes).

Who directed The Beggar's Opera?+

The Beggar's Opera was directed by Jonathan Miller.

Who stars in The Beggar's Opera?+

The Beggar's Opera stars Roger Daltrey, Bob Hoskins, Graham Crowden, Stratford Johns and Patricia Routledge.

The Beggar's Opera(1983)

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