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The Beggar's Opera

Jan 1, 1983 · 2h 15m
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A historical adaptation of John Gay's 18th Century ballad opera, exuberantly performed for BBC television.

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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
Directed by Jonathan Miller

DETAILS

Status
Released
Original language
EN
Budget
—
Revenue
—
Production
BBC, RM Arts, Nederlandse Omroepstichting (NOS), Monarda Arts
Country
GB
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