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The Beggar's Opera is a 1953 history, crime and music film directed by Peter Brook, with a cast led by Laurence Olivier, Hugh Griffith and George Rose. It runs 1 hour 34 minutes and premiered on August 24, 1953. The Beggar's Opera has a TMDB rating of 5.1 out of 10 based on 6 votes and is rated NR in the United States.
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Adaptation of John Gay's 18th century opera, featuring Laurence Olivier as MacHeath and Hugh Griffith as the Beggar.
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What is the release date of The Beggar's Opera?
The Beggar's Opera was released on August 24, 1953.
How long is The Beggar's Opera?
The Beggar's Opera runs 1 hour 34 minutes (94 minutes).
Who is in the cast of The Beggar's Opera?
The Beggar's Opera stars Laurence Olivier as MacHeath, Hugh Griffith as The Beggar, George Rose as 1st Turnkey and Stuart Burge as 1st Prisoner. The cast also includes Cyril Conway, Gerald Lawson, Dorothy Tutin and George Devine.
Who directed The Beggar's Opera?
The Beggar's Opera was directed by Peter Brook. The screenplay is credited to Christopher Fry and Denis Cannan.
What kind of movie is The Beggar's Opera?
The Beggar's Opera is listed on TMDB as a mix of history, crime and music.
What is The Beggar's Opera rated?
The Beggar's Opera is rated NR in the United States. On TMDB it has an average user score of 5.1/10 from 6 votes.
What should I watch if I liked The Beggar's Opera?
Movies TMDB recommends alongside The Beggar's Opera include King Creole (1958), Step Up (2006), Les Misérables: 25th Anniversary in Concert (2010), Köln 75 (2025) and Judy (2019).
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