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The Beggar's Opera

The Beggar's Opera

The Beggar's Opera

5.1/10

August 24, 1953

94 minutes

Peter Brook

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Overview

Adaptation of John Gay's 18th century opera, featuring Laurence Olivier as MacHeath and Hugh Griffith as the Beggar.

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Movie Details

Release Date

August 24, 1953

Runtime

94 minutes

Director

Peter Brook

Rating

5.1/10

Production Companies

Herbert Wilcox Productions British Lion Films